TB 053- Rescue Helicopter Operations

Question 1

LAFD Air Operations has ___ medium duty Augusta AW139s (Type II) which are designated as __________

Answer 1

5, Rescue Helicopters

Question 2

Rescue Helicopter duties are?

Answer 2

Air Ambulance, IFT, Hoist rescue, swift water rescue, large animal sling load, evacuation, NVG Search and Rescue

Question 3

LAFD Air Operations has ___ light duty Bell 206B Jet Rangers (Type III), designated as ______

Answer 3

2, HLCO

Question 4

Rescue Helicopter Callsign?

Answer 4

FIRE 1,2,3,4,5

Question 5

Rescue helicopter specs

Answer 5

Ability to fly with 1 engine

Can be equipped with night sun, rescue hoist, cargo hook, 2 pt litter system, seating for up t 12 passengers

Question 6

What are the 7 mission profiles of the Rescue Helicopters?

Answer 6

Air Ambulance- normal 1 immediate, 1 delayed, possible 2 ALS, 1 BLS
IFT- EMS Capt dispatched to sending hsp
Hoist Rescue- “hiker” or “cliff”, 1 rescue and 1 hlco
Swift water- “river” or “river2” 2 rescue helicopters and 1 HLCO
Large Animal Sling Load- 2000-2500lbs
Evacuation-
NVG S&R-

Question 7

Required information needed when ordering an Air Ambulance

Answer 7

Operation desired
Number of pt’s
Designated LZ

Air ambulance usually in the air within 6-8 minutes
5 minute flight for San Fernando
15 minute flight to LA Harbor

Question 8

Landing Zone Considerations for LZ company

Answer 8

MFC will dispatch a TF and a Battalion Command Team, with assigned tac channel
Ensure LZ is suitable for mission
Assess and ID any Hazards
Secure perimeter and control landing area
Provide fire protection

Question 9

What is the suggested LZ dimensions?

Answer 9

100’x100’

Take off and land into the wind