269 - Air Support Plan Flashcards

1
Q

Bell Helicopter

When/How do you approach/board/leave helicopter?

4.3.5.B, 5.1

A

AFTER REC. SIGNAL FROM (ONLY WHEN DIRECTED BY) PILOT, CO-PILOT OR CREW CHIEF

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Bell Helicopter

Where do you board and depart from?

5.1

A

THE FRONT WITHIN THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE PILOT

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3
Q

HRRT Off. Supervises Loading & Unloading in view of??

Add. 1, 4.3.5.C

A

THE PILOT AS DIRECTED BY THE CREW CHIEF

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4
Q

The Air Branch consists of 3 components:

1.3

A
  • Air support plan involving ARC
  • Air rescue plan ~ HR structures that incl. HRRC & HRRT’s
  • Medevac plan
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5
Q

Air support plan activated automatically:

3.1,2,3

A
  • Doubtful 2nd alarm ~ 10-76 OR 10-77
  • 10-60
  • ALL DOUBTFUL 3rd ALARMS
  • At any time on order of IC for any Op. if beneficial to FDNY
  • *Incident Boro Fire Disp. Ntfy’s NYPD OPS to p/u A.R.C.
  • *FIRE OPS will coord. Details of this recon flight w/NYPD OPS.
  • *AIR RESCUE PLAN “ALERT” PHASE upon Tx of DOUBTFUL 3rd alarm for 10-76 OR 10-77
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6
Q

_____ can order deactivation of Air Support Plan. Deactivation accomplished thru _____??

3.4

A

I.C.;

Incident Boro Comm’s. Office OR FDNY I.C. IF IN CTC WITH A.R.C.

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7
Q

Primary Mobilization Point for ARC =

4.2

A

Floyd Bennett Field

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8
Q

Alternate mobilization points det’d by _____?
When does A.R.C. have to NTFY Fire Disp. Of arrival of NYPD Aviation at mobilization point?

4.3, 6.5

A

NYPD; Only if mobilization point OTHER THAN F.B.F.!!

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9
Q

ARC obtain following info from IC thru FD Disp. WHILE RESPONDING TO MOBILIZATION POINT:

5.2

A
  • Progress Rpt
  • HT channels in use
  • If Approp., Loc. & designation of all sectors designated by IC under FDNY ICS

ARC use MDT in Bn. Veh. To obtain incident summary (M.D.I. + 1)
** Compare to HRRC, who gets Progress Rpt, ID of Attack & Evac Stairs & ID of the stairs that lead to the roof

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10
Q

ARC ensure that video is sent to_____??

5.3

A

IC AND FDOC

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11
Q

Augusta A119 Air Recon Helicopter

Approach & board from _____?

5.4

A

Amid-ship WHEN DIRECTED BY PILOT

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12
Q

ARC always sit in _____?

5.4

A

Right rear seat

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13
Q

ARC must use the split-ear headset supplied by NYPD & hook this headset into the headset jacks located on the _____ side of the helicopter.

5.4

A

RIGHT

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14
Q

NYPD SOP usually involves flying in tight circles above ground ols. In certain situations, pilot can hover above ops but only at altitudes _____? To compensate for this addl. height, ARC should be equipped with _____?

5.5

A

IN EXCESS OF 1000’; A pair of binoculars

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15
Q

ARC should bring:

5.6

A

“F.I.V. - B.U.N.”

F lashliht
I nstruction card
V HF citywide HT (W/DEPT. HEADSET IF AVAIL.)
B inoculates
U HF HT (W/DEPT. HEADSET IF AVAIL.)
N YC Map
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16
Q

Factors that will DET. Safe load on Augusta A119

5.8

A

“FEW - P”

F uel
E quipment
W eather
P assengers

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17
Q

Augusta A119

Who DET’s # of passengers?

5.8

A

The Pilot

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18
Q

If the Bn FF is restricted from boarding due to weight considerations, the ARC will also take the _____?

5.8

A

Bn FF’s UHF HT (w/Dept Headset, if avail ~ 5.6)

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19
Q

During an air recon op., ARC ensure helicopter radio on the _____ channel for comm.’s with the _____?

5.9

A

Primary Cmd; IC

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20
Q

On the decision to “AIRLIFT” the Air Rescue Teams:

ARC shall have Pilot switch ARC’s HELICOPTER RADIO TO _____?

5.10

A

TAC-U Ch.

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21
Q

On the decision to “AIRLIFT” the Air Rescue Teams:

HRRC AND HRRT’s shall switch their HT’s to _____?

5.10

A

TAC-U Ch.

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22
Q

On the decision to “AIRLIFT” the Air Rescue Teams:

NYPD Aviation AND ESU will switch to _____ and advise the _____ on the _____ channel as to the feasibility of _____?

5.10

A

TAC-U;
ARC AND IC;
TAC-U;
Landing the helicopter on the roof

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23
Q

On the decision to “AIRLIFT” the Air Rescue Teams:

ARC shall relay this info to the _____ via the _____ on the _____ channel?

5.10

A

IC;
25 watt helicopter radio;
TAC-U

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24
Q

On the decision to “AIRLIFT” the Air Rescue Teams:

If avail., ARC’s Bn FF will monitor the _____ channel?

5.10

A

Primary Cmd

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25
Q

NYPD helicopter radio is capable of tx’ing at _____?

6.1

A

25 watts

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26
Q

What will be the primary method of communicating with fire ground personnel?

6.1

A

NYPD helicopter radio

  • FDNY HT’s shall be used as a back up!
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27
Q

Description of quality of FD Comm’s:

Comm’s using FDNY HT & headset on 5w Primary Cmd & TAC-U channels are _____ in HR structures and _____

6.1 Note

A

GENERALLY SATISFACTORY WITH MID TO UPPER FLOORS; and to a lesser degree with ICP’s AND LOWER FLOORS.

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28
Q

Which helicopter radio does ARC operate on in Augusta A119?

6.3

A

The NYPD Augusta A119 has a 3rd rio that is dedicated to FDNY Ops during our use. ARC operates on this 3rd radio.

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29
Q

ARC will be ID’d as _____ when tx’ing over Comm’s network. Use the _____ channel to ctc the IC.

6.4

A

“AIR RECON CHIEF”;

Primary Cmd

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30
Q

At the IC’s discretion, subsequent Comm’s w/ARC may be on _____ channels?

6.4

A

“A.T. & T”

A lternate Cmd
T actical
T AC-U

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31
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Required Comm’s for ARC

6.5

A
  • NTFY Fire Disp. 10-84 AT MOBILIZATION POINT
  • NTFY Fire Disp. Of arrival of NYPD Aviation AT MOBILIZATION POINT (IF OTHER THAN F.B.F.)
  • ONCE HELICOPTER AIRBORNE, ARC inform Pilot to switch helicopter radio to Incident Boro Frequency. ARC will provide the Incident Boro Fire Disp. with an ON SCENE ETA
  • UPON ARRIVAL, NTFY Incident Boro Fire Disp. That ARC switching to Primary Cmd HT Ch. NTFY Pilot to switch to designated Ch.
  • Prelim. Rpt to IC WITHIN 5 MINS. OF ARRIVAL IN SCENE
  • Progress Rpt’s to IC AT LEAST EVERY 10 MINS, WHEN REQUESTED BY IC OR WHEN SIGNIFICANT INFO. ECOMES AVAIL
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32
Q

ARC provide a prelim. Rpt to _____ within _____.

6.5

A

IC; 5 Minutes of arrival on scene

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33
Q

ARC provide progress Rpt’s to _____ and when?

6.5

A

IC;

  • At least every 10 minutes
  • When requested by IC OR
  • When significant info becomes avail.
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34
Q

If ordered by IC, RC Tx a Mayday to evacuate the bldg over the _____ channels. ARC will use the _____. If other HT frequencies in use & not Pre-programmed/operational in the helicopter radio, ARC must Tx the Mayday over _____?

6.6

A

Primary Cmd, Tactical & Secondary Tactical;
Helicopter’s 25w radio;
His HT on those active channels

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35
Q

If avail., ARC’s Bn FF monitor _____?

6.7

A

Incident Boro Freq.,
Cmd Ch.,
TAC-U Ch. OR
ANY CH. DEEMED APPROP. BY ARC.

  • This FF will use the FDNY HT radio & headset as directed by the ARC.
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36
Q

In HR Air Rescue Ops, RC & IC must be aware that HRRC will be operating (WITHIN STRUCTURE) on _____ AND ALSO COMMUNICATING W/HRRT’s & NYPD ESU, who will be operating on the _____ channel.

6.7 Note

A

Primary Cmd;

TAC-U

37
Q

During an Air Recon. Op., IC ensure that _____ are monitored at the _____. On the decision to “AIRLIFT,” IC must also have the _____ monitored for Comm’s w/ARC & HRRC during the “AIRLIFT” phase of Ops. THE _____ or _____ would be a suitable choice.

6.8

A

Dept. Radio AND Primary Cmd;
ICP;
TAC-U;
RESOURCE UNIT LEADER OR AVAILABLE CHIEF OFFICER

38
Q

Agree or Disagree

The Post Radio CANNOT be operated within the aircraft.

6.10

A

Agree

Note: HRRC takes Post Radio in Bell Helicopter for use on/within structure.

39
Q

Video will automatically Tx to FDOC. If the live feed video link is not rec’d??

7.1,2

A

FDOC will ctc NYPD Ops.

40
Q

_____ will be designated as the Air Support Coord. & be responsible for all support, Trng & MAINT. of the FDNY Air Support Plan.

8.1

A

Bur. of Ops.

41
Q

FDNY & NYPD will perform a _____ test of the helicopter signal.

8.3

A

Daily

42
Q

Roof evacuation ONLY attempted _____ upon direct orders from the _____?

Add. 1, 1.1

A

AS A LAST RESORT; IC

  • 3.1.7 ~ If required, HRRC, in. Consult With IC, will order Evac. AND Airlift of All Civ’s & Uniformed Personnel from Roof
43
Q

Air Rescue Plan divided into 3 phases:

Add. 1, 2.2

A

Alert
Assemble
Airlift

44
Q

ALERT

Add. 1, 2.2

A

Notification by Incident Boro Fire Disp. Direct to NYPD Ops. Unit Upon Tx of DOUBTFUL 3rd ALARM FOR FIRE ASSOC. w/10-76 or 10-77 involving a HR bldg.

  • No movement of HRRC or HRRT in “ ALERT” phase
45
Q

ASSEMBLE

Add. 1, 2.2

A

FD units, PD helicopters & NYPD ESU personnel assembled at selected mobilization point.

  • Decision to “ASSEMBLE” = IC
  • Approx. 30 mins. Btwn Assemble & Airlift
  • 3.1.1~ Manhattab Disp. NTFY nearest AND avail. HRRC to respond to designated mobilization point & rendezvous w/HRRT’s, NYPD Aviation Unit & ESU Units.
46
Q

AIRLIFT

Add. 1, 2.2

A

Air Rescue Teams airlifted to vicinity of roof of fire bldg, PENDING DECISION OF IC TO ACTUALLY LAND M’s ON THE ROOF.

  • Decision to Airlift = IC WHO IS A STAFF CHIEF ONLY!!
  • 3.1.7 ~ If required, HRRC, in. Consult With IC, will order Evac. AND Airlift of All Civ’s & Uniformed Personnel from Roof
47
Q

Decision to “Assemble” rests with the IC at the fire. The conditions under which “Assembly” may be ordered are generally, but not limited to:

Add. 1, 2.3.1

A

“F.I.F.A.”

F ire above 10th floor
I nterior access routes ABOVE fire blocked
F ire has possession of 2 OR MORE FLOORS
A ccess to roof limited to exterior of bldg, via helicopter

48
Q

Decision to “Assemble” rests with the IC at the fire. The conditions under which “Assembly” may be ordered are generally, but not limited to:

FIRE LOCATED ABOVE THE _____ FLOOR IN A HR BLDG

Add. 1, 2.3.1.A

A

10th

49
Q

Decision to “Assemble” rests with the IC at the fire. The conditions under which “Assembly” may be ordered are generally, but not limited to:

FIRE HAS POSSESSION OF _____ FLOORS

Add. 1, 2.3.1.B

A

2 OR MORE

50
Q

Decision to “Assemble” rests with the IC at the fire. The conditions under which “Assembly” may be ordered are generally, but not limited to:

INTERIOR ACCESS ROUTES _____ FIRE BLOCKED

Add. 1, 2.3.1.C

A

ABOVE

51
Q

Decision to “Assemble” rests with the IC at the fire. The conditions under which “Assembly” may be ordered are generally, but not limited to:

ACCESS TO ROOF LIMITED TO _____ OF BLDG, VIA HELICOPTER

Add. 1, 2.3.1.D

A

EXTERIOR

52
Q

Decision to “Airlift” may be made ONLY BY AN _____?

Add. 1, 2.3.2

A

IC WHO IS A STAFF CHIEF

53
Q

2 HR Helicopter mobilization pts. = E. 34 St. Heliport & Wall St. Heliport. Each loc = Diff. HRRC & HRRT. IN UNFORESEEN EVENT OR IN HR BLDGS IN OTHER PARTS OF CITY, SELECTION OF ALTERNATE MOB. PTS. WILL BE DET’d BY THE:

Add. 1, 2.4.3

A

Incident Boro Tour Sprvsr. (Disp.), IN CONSULTATION WITH NYPD AVIATION UNIT.

58
Q

HRRC should obtain the following info from the IC thru the Disp. WHILE RESPONDING TO THE MOBILIZATION POINT:

Add. 1, 3.1.2

A
  • Progress Rpt
  • ID of Attack & Evac Stairs
  • ID of the stairs that lead to the roof

**Compare to ARC, who gets Progress Rpt, HT Channels in use & Location/Designation of all sectors

59
Q

HRRC NTFY the _____ thru the _____ when HRRT’s, NYPD Aviation & ESU are assembled.

Add. 1, 3.1.3

A

IC;

Manhattan Radio Disp (Or the Boro Radio Disp. wherein the mobilization point is located)

60
Q

HRRC equipped with:

3.1.4, 3.1.5.C

A
  • SCBA
  • Clipboard
  • Personal harness, for attachment to safety hook inside helicopter
  • Post Radio for use on/within structure. IF A POST RADIO NOT AVAIL., TAKE RHE BN FF’s HT. * Post Radio CANNOT be used in helicopter!!
61
Q

On the bldg, use _____ channel to ctc ICP and the ____ channel for I/O Comm’s with HRRT’s & NYPD ESU.

Add. 1, 3.1.5.D

A

Primary Cmd;

TAC-U

62
Q

IF HARDWIRED COMM. IS ESTABLISHED WITH ICP (warden phone, STDP phone, Telephone)=

Add. 1, 3.1.5.E

A

Use a HRRT M to assist with Comm’s

63
Q

Interior stairs or shafts must not be vented unless ordered by the ?

Add. 1, 3.1.6

A

IC of the fire

64
Q

If required, _____ will order an evacuation AND AIRLIFT of all civilian & uniformed personnel from the roof.

Add. 1, 3.1.7

A

HRRC IN CONSULTATION WITH IC

65
Q

HRRC will NTFY the _____ when all civilians & uniformed personnel have been airlifted to safety.

Add. 1, 3.1.7

A

IC

66
Q

HRRC’s Bn FF will remain at the _____? Bn FF will monitor the _____?

Add. 1, 3.1.8, 9

A

Mobilization point to provide security of the Bn Veh & HRRT apparatus;
Dept. Radio for instructions

67
Q

Bell Helicopter

Tools stowed as per the ?

Add. 1, 3.3.3

A

Crew Chief

67
Q

BN’s 1, 4, 8 & 9 have been trained as HRRC’s. If they are unavailable, …?

Add. 1, 3.1.10

A

ANY BN MAY BE SELECTED

68
Q

Upon the order to “Assemble,” Manhattan Disp. Will NTFY the ____ NEAREST HRRT’s to respond to the designated mobilization point. HRRC will designate units as _____ HRRT’s.

Add. 1, 3.2.1

A

2;

Primary & Secondary

69
Q

The Secondary HRRT will remain at the _____?

Add. 1, 3.2.2

A

Mobilization Point & await orders

70
Q

Bell Helicopter

Who directs M’s on and off?

3.4.3, 5.1 (2nd Bullet)

A

PILOT, CO-PILOT, CREW CHIEF OR ESU

70
Q

HRRK tools & equip

Add. 1, 3.3.1

A

“6 60’s & B-BRASH”

6 1-Hour Cylinders
B ags
B olt Cutters ~ 1
R abbit Tool ~ 1
A xes ~ 2
S earch Rope ~ 2
H alligans ~ 2
  • THESE BAGGED TOOLS = ONLY TOOLS BROUGHT INTO HELICOPTER
71
Q

Under Normal conditions, approx. _____ minutes btwn orders to Assemble & Airlift.

Add. 1, 3.4.1

A

30

72
Q

If 2 helicopters avail., he 1st will carry the _____? The 2nd will _____?

Add. 1, 3.4.2

A

NYPD ESU PERSONNEL to secure the landing zone AS ORDERED BY THE FD I.C.;

Begin the airlift of FD personnel

*If only 1 helicopter is avail., it will return to the mobilization point to begin the airlift of FD personnel.

73
Q

_____ will remain with the _____ on the roof to secure the landing zone.

Add. 1, 3.4.5

A

ESU;

HRRC

74
Q

ESU M’s on the roof of the fire bldg will communicate with FDNY personnel on the _____ Channel.

Add. 1, 3.4.6

A

TAC-U

75
Q

During the _____ phase, NYPD will dispatch the nearest avail. Radio car to the fire bldg. This officer will Rpt to the IC and be a Cmd Post Liaison forthe interagency Air Branch Ops.

Add. 1, 4.2.2.B

A

“Assemble”

76
Q

During the “Airlift” phase, the HRRC shall:

Add. 1, 4.3.3

A
  • Switch to TAC-U I/O channel. Order the HRRT’s to switch to TAC-U also.
  • NTFY NYPD ESU to switch to TAC-U
  • Inform NYPD Aviation & ESU to commence with Airlift Ops
77
Q

Who advises the ARC AND IC as to the feasibility of landing aircraft on the roof?

Add. 1, 4.3.4.A

A

Pilot IN CONSULTATION W/ESU personnel

78
Q

Comm’s btwn ESU personnel & ARC on _____?

Add. 1, 4.3.4.B

A

I/O TAC-U Channel 13

79
Q

ARC will relay info to IC using the _____?

Add. 1, 4.3.4.B

A

Helicopter 25 watt radio on TAC-U channel

80
Q

If IC orders a roof landing, _____ will secure the landing zone.

Add. 1, 4.3.4.B

A

NYPD ESU

81
Q

Due to weight limitations, 2 airlifts will be necessary. The 1st airlift will include _____. The 2nd lift will include the _____.

Add. 1, 4.3.4.C

A

HRRC, Officer & forcible entry team;

Chauffeur, OVM & Roof FF’s

  • In the event NYPD has an addl. Bell 412 air rescue helicopter, it will be dispatched to assist.
82
Q

Agree or disagree

HRRT Officer shall obtain an EXTRA PERSONAL HARNESS FROM HRRC OR USE A LIFE SAVING BELT

Add. 1, 4.3.5.A

A

Agree

83
Q

After the helicopter has landed on the roof, the ____ selects an assembly point NEAR A BULKHEAD OR other roof projection AWAY from the helispot & have M’s proceed to it.

Add. 1, 4.3.5.F

A

HRRT OFFICER

84
Q

After FDNY personnel have successfully disembarked on the roof & the Air Rescue phase of Ops has concluded, the ARC AND HRRC may resume Comm’s with the ICP on the _____ channel as ordered by the IC.

Add. 1, 4.3.6

A

Primary Cmd

85
Q

All M’s must wear a _____ during flight Ops in helicopter AS A HRRC OR HRRT M.

Add. 1, 5.1

A

Personal safety harness OR Life Saving Belt

  • This is necessary to secure M to a substantial object.
86
Q

Do not approach the _____ UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Add. 1, 5.1

A

Tail section

87
Q

Bell Helicopter

When loading the HRRK:

5.1

A

1 M enters cabin and stows equip. As directed by Crew Chief

87
Q

Approach & leave the aircraft in a _____ position in single file. DO NOT _____.

Add. 1, 5.1

A

Semi-crouched; RUN

88
Q

Bell Helicopter

Who designates riding positions?

5.1

A

CREW CHIEF OR PILOT

** ONLY THING CO-PILOT DOES DIRECT M’s ON/OFF

88
Q

Each M will carry his/her _____. FF’s will carry their assigned tools in approp. _____ to the helicopter.

Add. 1, 5.1

A

Mask; Carry bags

89
Q

The _____ is the PROGRAM OFFICER & is responsible for all support, Trng & MAINT of the FDNY Air Rescue Plan-HR Structures.

Add. 1, 6.1

A

Manhattan Boro CMDR

  • Liaison w/NYPD
  • Trng & condition of all equip required for the program
  • Notifying Bur. of Ops when MAJOR drills are planned
  • Forwarding of required Rpt’s to C. OF OPS.