Brush/Wildland Fire Air Support MP202.

Question 1

The use of aircraft dramatically increases the hazard level of the fire ground and adds a greater responsibility on who?

Answer 1

incident commander

Question 2

When it is determined that ariel resources are needed, contact Alarm and request the type of aircraft desired. Alarm can dispatch local resources such as?

Answer 2

• Phoenix PD
• Mesa PD
• DPS Ranger 41

Question 3

Aircraft use and Restrictions:

-Aircraft used for water/retardant drops shall not be used during what time?

Answer 3

night

Question 4

Aircraft use and Restrictions:

-Rotary wing aircraft carrying external i.e. Bambi buckets shall not fly over What?

Answer 4

occupied structures

Question 5

Aircraft use and Restrictions:

-All state and Federal resources must be on the ground How many mins prior to sunset?

Answer 5

30 mins

Question 6

Dip Site/LZ/helispots locations:

-Approach/departure routes must be clear in all directions for how many feet?

Answer 6

300’

Question 7

Dip Site/LZ/helispots locations:
-Terrain should be flat and ______ if possible
effecting approach and departure.

Answer 7

paved

Question 8

Dip Site/LZ/helispots locations:

• What control procedures must be in place?
• Water supply location: hydrant close or is a water tender going to be used to shuttle water to bouy wall.

Answer 8

-Dust control

Question 9

Dip Site/LZ/helispots locations:

• Travel time to and from the fire line along travel routes
• Wind direction and a plan for potential wind shifts effecting approach and what?

Answer 9

departure