BOOK 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL CHAPTER 12 AIR OPERATIONS Flashcards
Helicopters serve many useful purposes during high-rise firefighting operations. They can be deployed for ______ _______ _____________ and many other functions
Evacuation, observation, deployment of personnel and equipment
respond as hoist/rescue ships or air ambulances. In addition, if necessary, can be staffed with fire personnel who can be flown to or lowered onto the roof of a high-rise building to be utilized as needed.
Large helicopters
are normally used for aerial observation and/or Air Operations command and control functions.
Small helicopters
Information which should be included in the request to MFC.:
- of helicopters needed
- Specific request for specialized ______, ______, or _______
- Intended helicopter mission
- Location of _______ as required
Number of helicopters
Equipment, resources, personnel
Helispot
The following minimum helicopter response times from the Van Nuys Airport may serve as guidelines in requesting helicopter assistance.
Downtown Area: ___-__ minutes
San Fernando Valley: __-__ minutes
West Los Angeles Area: __ minutes
Harbor Area: __ minutes
10-12 mins
5-7 mins
10 mins
20mins
On a large high-rise fire, it can be as simple as patrolling downwind for embers or as complex as directing the aerial efforts of several agencies, i.e., fire, police, news media.
Air reconnaissance
is normally used for the observation role because of its smaller size, reduced noise and rotor downwash.
The Bell Jet Ranger
Normally, helicopters should remain approximately ___’ from the involved building while in flight. The helispot location should be located at least ___-___ mile from the incident site.
One half
Rooftop Rescues
When evacuating people from a high-rise roof top, ___ _____ is a must.
Crowd control
Prior to loading evacuees off the top of a high-rise that does not have a helispot, it may be necessary to hoist Fire Department personnel to the roof in order to clear obstructions such as antennas, satellite dishes, etc. This will be done at the discretion of the
Pilot
Who has the final say in whether or not a particular evacuation method will be attempted.
The pilot
Members assigned to this operation shall be guided by the ________ personnel; they are always in radio contact with the pilot and know if any changes have been made.
Helitac
Hoist Rescue
A hoist may be used when the people to be rescued are trapped on a balcony or on a roof without a landing area. Hoist rescues are limited to ____’ or approximately ___ stories below the roof.
250’
20 stories
When hoist extraction is utilized, ___ helitac members will usually be lowered to the scene for control and hookup of the victim(s).
Two
Safety
When waiting to load and/or board a Department helicopter, personnel shall form a single line at least ___‘ from the aircraft, toward the _____ side, in full view of the pilot at all times.
50’
Front
