Wildland - Helicopter Safety Checklist

Question 0

Approach only after being signaled to do so by _______________?

Answer 0

pilot or crew chief

Question 1

Approach from the Pilots visual field (front) __ o’clock – __ o’clock.

Answer 1

10 o’clock and 2 o’clock

Question 2

Never approach from or circle the ___ of a helicopter or area of the _______?

Answer 2

rear or tail rotor

Question 3

NEVER go aft (rear) of the skids at anytime.

True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Keep feet on the _____ or a foot away from the ____.

Answer 4

skids or skids

Question 5

Keep all unauthorized personnel/vehicles at least ___ feet away from landing areas.

Answer 5

200 feet

Question 6

LANDING ZONE REQUIRMENTS:

Day and Night Safety Circle

Answer 6

Day = 100’ x 100’ safety circle

Night = 200’ x 200’ safety circle

Question 7

Utilize the ______ _______ for approved landing zones for night operations?

Answer 7

helispot directory

Question 8

Weather minimums are a ___ foot ceiling (cloud base) and __ mile visibility
at the point of departure, enroute, and at the destination.

Answer 8

500 foot and 1 mile

Question 9

___ of the following five (5) conditions must exist for night time fire fighting water drops to be considered:

Answer 9

One

Lives are, or will be threatened
Structures are, or will be threatened
Resources of significant economic value are, or will be threatened.
Excessively high suppression cost will be prevented by taking action.
Potential for large fire growth and/or extended resource commitment deemed unacceptable by management.

Question 10

Night Helicopter Water Drop Mission Requirements Include?

Answer 10

Air Operations Division has sufficient personnel available to safely manage the operation.
High probability of mission success.
Use of multi-engine helicopters.
Approval at the Deputy Chief level.

Question 11

NIGHT WATER DROP POLICY

One of the following five (5) conditions must exist for night time fire fighting water drops to be considered:

Answer 11

Lives are, or will be threatened

Structures are, or will be threatened

Resources of significant economic value are, or will be threatened.

Excessively high suppression cost will be prevented by taking action.

Potential for large fire growth and/or extended resource commitment deemed unacceptable by management.