Air Operations

Question 1

When helicopters are dispatched to a structure fire, how far away from the incident shall the helicopters keep during flight? How far shall the helispot be located?

Answer 1

Helicopters shall fly 500’ away from the building

Helispot shall be located at least a half mile from the incident

Question 2

Hoist rescues by helicopters during structure fires are limited to how many floors below the roof?

Answer 2

20 floors or 250’

Question 3

When waiting to board a helicopter during a rooftop rescue, how far away shall people form the line while waiting?

Answer 3

50’

Question 4

How shall equipment be carried when working around helicopters?

Answer 4

Horizontal to the ground

Question 5

According to book 100, what are the minimum response times for helicopters responding from van nuts airport?

Answer 5

Valley- 5 to 7 minutes
WLA- 10 minutes
DTLA- 10-12 minutes
Harbor- 20 minutes

Question 6

According to book 100, what are the 2 basic methods of helicopter rescue?

Answer 6

1) Rooftop rescue

2) Hoist rescue