Tfo Info

Question 1

Mission statement

Answer 1

The primary mission of the air support/ search and rescue section is to provide aircraft support to all sections of the department to enhance public service.

Question 2

Patrol speed

Answer 2

50 to 60 knots higher speeds will be used to respond to calls

Question 3

Flight duration

Answer 3

All patrol helicopter flights will terminate, and aircraft will land for fuel with a minimum of 100 pounds of fuel remaining

Question 4

Normal daylight patrol shall be between

Answer 4

400 to 600 feet AGL

Question 5

Normal night patrol shall be

Answer 5

500 to 800 feet AGL

Question 6

Objective of a perimeter

Answer 6

Containment

Officer safety

Suspect apprehension

Question 7

What is a perimeter

Answer 7

A continuous line forming a boundary.

Question 8

Emergency procedures

Answer 8

React to the emergency in a professional manner

Maintain situational awareness

Ask for code red and calmly relate pertinent information via the radio

Advise location and nature of emergency