269 - Air Support Plan Flashcards by Mark Meihoefer

Bell Helicopter

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

4.3.5.B, 5.1

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

THE FRONT WITHIN THE FIELD OF VISION OF THE PILOT

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

Add. 1, 4.3.5.C

THE PILOT AS DIRECTED BY THE CREW CHIEF

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The Air Branch consists of 3 components:

1.3

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

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Air support plan activated automatically:

3.1,2,3

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

3.4

I.C.;

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

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Primary Mobilization Point for ARC =

4.2

Floyd Bennett Field

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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

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

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

5.2

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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ARC ensure that video is sent to_____??

5.3

IC AND FDOC

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Augusta A119 Air Recon Helicopter

Approach & board from _____?

5.4

Amid-ship WHEN DIRECTED BY PILOT

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ARC always sit in _____?

5.4

Right rear seat

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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

RIGHT

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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

IN EXCESS OF 1000’; A pair of binoculars

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ARC should bring:

5.6

“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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Factors that will DET. Safe load on Augusta A119

5.8

“FEW - P”

F uel
E quipment
W eather
P assengers

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Augusta A119

Who DET’s # of passengers?

5.8

The Pilot

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

5.8

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

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

5.9

Primary Cmd; IC

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

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

5.10

TAC-U Ch.

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

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

5.10

TAC-U Ch.

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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

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

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

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

5.10

IC;
25 watt helicopter radio;
TAC-U

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

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

5.10

Primary Cmd

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NYPD helicopter radio is capable of tx'ing at _____? 6.1

25 watts

What will be the primary method of communicating with fire ground personnel? 6.1

NYPD helicopter radio * FDNY HT's shall be used as a back up!

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

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

Which helicopter radio does ARC operate on in Augusta A119? 6.3

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

ARC will be ID'd as _____ when tx'ing over Comm's network. Use the _____ channel to ctc the IC. 6.4

"AIR RECON CHIEF"; | Primary Cmd

At the IC's discretion, subsequent Comm's w/ARC may be on _____ channels? 6.4

"A.T. & T" A lternate Cmd T actical T AC-U

Required Comm's for ARC 6.5

- 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

ARC provide a prelim. Rpt to _____ within _____. 6.5

IC; 5 Minutes of arrival on scene

ARC provide progress Rpt's to _____ and when? 6.5

IC; - At least every 10 minutes - When requested by IC OR - When significant info becomes avail.

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

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

If avail., ARC's Bn FF monitor _____? 6.7

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.

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

Primary Cmd; | TAC-U

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

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

Agree or Disagree The Post Radio CANNOT be operated within the aircraft. 6.10

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

Video will automatically Tx to FDOC. If the live feed video link is not rec'd?? 7.1,2

FDOC will ctc NYPD Ops.

_____ will be designated as the Air Support Coord. & be responsible for all support, Trng & MAINT. of the FDNY Air Support Plan. 8.1

Bur. of Ops.

FDNY & NYPD will perform a _____ test of the helicopter signal. 8.3

Daily

Roof evacuation ONLY attempted _____ upon direct orders from the _____? Add. 1, 1.1

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

Air Rescue Plan divided into 3 phases: Add. 1, 2.2

Alert Assemble Airlift

ALERT Add. 1, 2.2

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

ASSEMBLE Add. 1, 2.2

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.

AIRLIFT Add. 1, 2.2

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

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

"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

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

10th

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

2 OR MORE

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

ABOVE

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

EXTERIOR

Decision to "Airlift" may be made ONLY BY AN _____? Add. 1, 2.3.2

IC WHO IS A STAFF CHIEF

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

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

HRRC should obtain the following info from the IC thru the Disp. WHILE RESPONDING TO THE MOBILIZATION POINT: Add. 1, 3.1.2

- 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

HRRC NTFY the _____ thru the _____ when HRRT's, NYPD Aviation & ESU are assembled. Add. 1, 3.1.3

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

HRRC equipped with: 3.1.4, 3.1.5.C

- 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!!

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

Primary Cmd; | TAC-U

IF HARDWIRED COMM. IS ESTABLISHED WITH ICP (warden phone, STDP phone, Telephone)= Add. 1, 3.1.5.E

Use a HRRT M to assist with Comm's

Interior stairs or shafts must not be vented unless ordered by the ? Add. 1, 3.1.6

IC of the fire

If required, _____ will order an evacuation AND AIRLIFT of all civilian & uniformed personnel from the roof. Add. 1, 3.1.7

HRRC IN CONSULTATION WITH IC

HRRC will NTFY the _____ when all civilians & uniformed personnel have been airlifted to safety. Add. 1, 3.1.7

HRRC's Bn FF will remain at the _____? Bn FF will monitor the _____? Add. 1, 3.1.8, 9

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

Bell Helicopter Tools stowed as per the ? Add. 1, 3.3.3

Crew Chief

BN's 1, 4, 8 & 9 have been trained as HRRC's. If they are unavailable, ...? Add. 1, 3.1.10

ANY BN MAY BE SELECTED

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

2; | Primary & Secondary

The Secondary HRRT will remain at the _____? Add. 1, 3.2.2

Mobilization Point & await orders

Bell Helicopter Who directs M's on and off? 3.4.3, 5.1 (2nd Bullet)

PILOT, CO-PILOT, CREW CHIEF OR ESU

HRRK tools & equip Add. 1, 3.3.1

"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

Under Normal conditions, approx. _____ minutes btwn orders to Assemble & Airlift. Add. 1, 3.4.1

If 2 helicopters avail., he 1st will carry the _____? The 2nd will _____? Add. 1, 3.4.2

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.

_____ will remain with the _____ on the roof to secure the landing zone. Add. 1, 3.4.5

ESU; | HRRC

ESU M's on the roof of the fire bldg will communicate with FDNY personnel on the _____ Channel. Add. 1, 3.4.6

TAC-U

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

"Assemble"

During the "Airlift" phase, the HRRC shall: Add. 1, 4.3.3

- 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

Who advises the ARC AND IC as to the feasibility of landing aircraft on the roof? Add. 1, 4.3.4.A

Pilot IN CONSULTATION W/ESU personnel

Comm's btwn ESU personnel & ARC on _____? Add. 1, 4.3.4.B

I/O TAC-U Channel 13

ARC will relay info to IC using the _____? Add. 1, 4.3.4.B

Helicopter 25 watt radio on TAC-U channel

If IC orders a roof landing, _____ will secure the landing zone. Add. 1, 4.3.4.B

NYPD ESU

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

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.

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

Agree

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

HRRT OFFICER

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

Primary Cmd

All M's must wear a _____ during flight Ops in helicopter AS A HRRC OR HRRT M. Add. 1, 5.1

Personal safety harness OR Life Saving Belt * This is necessary to secure M to a substantial object.

Do not approach the _____ UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Add. 1, 5.1

Tail section

Bell Helicopter When loading the HRRK: 5.1

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

Approach & leave the aircraft in a _____ position in single file. DO NOT _____. Add. 1, 5.1

Semi-crouched; RUN

Bell Helicopter Who designates riding positions? 5.1

CREW CHIEF OR PILOT ** ONLY THING CO-PILOT DOES DIRECT M's ON/OFF

Each M will carry his/her _____. FF's will carry their assigned tools in approp. _____ to the helicopter. Add. 1, 5.1

Mask; Carry bags

The _____ is the PROGRAM OFFICER & is responsible for all support, Trng & MAINT of the FDNY Air Rescue Plan-HR Structures. Add. 1, 6.1

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.