Air Support/Rescue Plan

Question 1

Air Support Plan automatic activation

Answer 1

• Doubtful 2nd Alarm for 10-76/10-77
• 10-60
• All Doubtful 3rd Alarms

*NOTE: CAN be activated for Special Events or by orders of the IC

Question 2

Air Support Plan communications

Answer 2

• BC in the helicopter is the Air Recon Chief (ARC)
• Primary command is via helicopter radio (25 watts)
• FDNY HT is used only as backup
• CAN NOT operate Post Radio in helicopter

Question 3

Air Rescue Plan - ALERT

Answer 3

• Doubtful 3rd Alarms for 10-76/10-77

- FD Dispatcher notifies PD Operations

Question 4

Air Rescue Plan - ASSEMBLE

Answer 4

-IC at fire gives the order to Assemble
                 GENERALLY FOR:
-Fire above 10th floor
-Fire that has possession of 2 floor
-Interior access above fire is blocked
-Access to roof only from exterior
-HRRC and (2) HRRT's will assemble

Question 5

Air Rescue Plan - AIRLIFT

Answer 5

• Only Staff Chief may order an Airlift
• HRRC will switch to TAC “U” and ensures that HRRT does the same
• IC will have TAC “U” and Command channel monitored at fire
• ESU in 1st airlift will determine feasibility of roof landing
• (2) Airlifts for HRRC and HRRT
  
  • 1st - HRRC, Officer, FE Team
  • 2nd - Chauffeur, OV, Roof

Question 6

High Rise Roof Kit (HRRK)

Answer 6

"BRASH"
B - (1) Bolt Cutter
R - (1) Rabbit Tool
A - (2) Axes
S - (2) Search Ropes
H - (2) Halligans
(6) SCBA w/ 1 hr. cylinder
Tool Bags

Question 7

Airlift Safety

Answer 7

• FD members must wear personal harness/LS Belt in helicopters
• Board/Leave on direction of Pilot, Co-Pilot, Crew Chief, or ESU
• Board from the front/field of vision of Pilot
• NEVER go near the tail section
• Semi-crouch/single file/DO NOT RUN
• Carry Masks & HRRK in tool bags
• One member enters helicopter & stows HRRK as directed by the Crew Chief
• Crew Chief or Pilots designates riding position