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
Safety
Before approaching an operating helicopter, secure ____ ______ with the pilot for his approval or obtain approval from helitac personnel and be guided by their instructions.
Eye contact
Safety
- Personnel will be directed to approach and load aboard the helicopter on ____ or ____ sides by the pilot or helitac member.
One or both sides
Safety
- Tail Rotor - Approach and/or leave helicopters from the front, in full view of the pilot. Stay away from the ____ ____. Never approach from or circle the _____ of a helicopter. The tail rotor is nearly invisible when rotating, especially at _____.
Tail rotor
Rear
Night
Safety
- Keep your head low until out of _______ _____.
Rotor arc
Safety
- Tools/Equipment - Personnel shall carry long-handled tools and equipment _________ when approaching or leaving helicopters. All loose items shall be secured. This function is normally performed by helitac personnel.
Horizontally
Embarking:
1. Enter cockpit ____ and ______ first.
Head and shoulders
Departing from Helicopter Area:
- Walk in a slightly _____ over position to safe location at least ____‘ away, not in line with intended helicopter flight departure path. Always carry equipment horizontal to the ground.
Stooped
50’
Departing from helicopter area
Operational circumstances may require that departed personnel remain at this location, in a _______ position, facing the helicopter, with goggles and chin straps in place and equipment protected from _____ wash, until the helicopter has departed.
Squatted position
Rotor wash
CONSIDERATIONS
1. Air Operations should be on a separate _________ _________ so as not to interfere with fire ground communications.
Radio channel
CONSIDERATIONS
- Air Operations should not be
Prematurely demobilized
CONSIDERATIONS
- The IC/Operations should consider assigning a Chief Officer as ___ ______ early into the incident.
Air recon
