Job Announcement Flashcards
Duties of TFO:
Monitor frequencies Prioritize requests Directs the aircraft Anticipate ground unit needs Sets up perimeters Situational Awareness for IC Ensure communication between units Support station ILP Exit the aircraft at hover/partial landing Operate FLIR, NightSun, Downlink, Video, AeroComputer, PA system, LoJack, NVG's Perform rescues Coordinate searches Render medical aide Assist with crowd control Presentations Clean aircraft and hangers Reports Patrol logs Respond to civil and LE emergencies Clean aircraft and hangers Other collateral duties
Min Quals:
2 years patrol (1 yr with SDSO) Obtain 2nd class medical
General Knowledge of (6):
P&P ASTREA SOP Fed, State and county statutes Patrol Procedures SAR techniques Criminal Investigation
Desired qualities (7):
Knowledge of patrol ops and tactics GA and Rotorwing aviation knowledge FAR's Physically fit Ability to multi-task Motivated team player Self starter, proactive, motivated Knowledge of San Diego county Rescue techniques, mountaineering skills, survival skills
Mission statement:
To enhance public and officer safety by providing effective law enforcement, fire suppression, search and rescue and emergency service air support to public safety agencies throughout San Diego County.
Command structure:
Asst Sheriff: Elvin Commander: Frank Captain: Ybarrondo Lt: Maria Wood Sgts: Johnston / Sterner Cpl: Kevin Randall
11 ASTREA missions
Aerial LE, SAR, fire suppression, marijuana location/interdiction, photo flights, transportation flights, directed patrol, public relations, sling load ops, surveillance, beat familiarization
NVG description
30,000x ambient light, affixed to helmet w/ battery pack in back
Aero computer moving map levels
Street and roads, topographical, airspace, real time display of aircraft
FLIR
Right side of helicopter, see heat as white hot
Freightliner fuel truck
1200 gallons Jet A, 25 GPM
Fuel truck capacity
4000 gallons
