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1 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Slide 4-1 Unit 4 Communications

2 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember 1.Ensure all communication is performed using clear text. 2.Describe the process of communication within the chain of command. 3.Demonstrate proper radio usage. 4.Describe helicopter marshalling procedures and techniques. Slide 4-2 Unit 4 Communications

3 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Clear Text Clear Text is the use of the English language to communicate. All radio transmissions, written messages, and verbal instructions will be in clear text. No ten codes or agency specific codes are used when using clear text. Slide 4-3 Unit 4 Communications

4 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Clear Text Use clear text Be brief, clear and to the point (short concise communication). Plan your transmission before you key the radio. “Don’t think out loud on the radio”. Slide 4-4 Unit 4 Communications

5 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Plans and Flight Following All aviation missions for USFS and Department of the Interior agencies, regardless of how simple or complex, are required to have an approved flight plan filed. This is a detailed outline of where, when, and how the mission will be flown. Slide 4-5 Unit 4 Communications

6 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Either of the following is an acceptable flight plan. – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight plan – Agency flight following Slide 4-6 Unit 4 Communications

7 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Plans and Flight Following FAA flight plans shall be filed by the pilot prior to take-off whenever possible. Slide 4-7 Unit 4 Communications

8 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Agency flight following (radio) providing: Flight following will be accomplished under the agency’s written flight following policy. Radio contact will be made at predetermined intervals not to exceed one hour. (Most agencies use predetermined intervals of less than one hour, e.g., 15 to 30 minutes). Slide 4-8 Unit 4 Communications

9 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Agency flight following (radio) providing: Position reports or amendments are communicated and recorded. Personnel tasked with flight following responsibility must monitor the communications radio at all times during the flight. Slide 4-9 Unit 4 Communications

10 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Aircraft type and identification Aircraft color Pilot name(s) Fuel on board Passenger(s) name(s) Passenger/cargo weight Nature of mission Flight routes/point of departure/destination Estimated duration of mission Estimated time of departure Estimated time of arrival Check-in procedures Agency Flight Following Must Minimally Include: Slide 4-10 Unit 4 Communications

11 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Automated Flight Following (AFF): AFF is a satellite/web-based system, which allows the dispatcher to monitor aircraft location on a computer screen. AFF is an approved method of agency flight following. Most agency aircraft have AFF capability. Slide 4-11 Unit 4 Communications

12 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Slide 4-12 Unit 4 Communications

13 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Planning (emergency response for overdue/missing aircraft) Filing a written flight plan and flight following may double your odds of surviving an aircraft mishap. 1.The average time for SAR initial notification is about 30 minutes. 2.Average time for SAR units to arrive on scene is about 4 hours. Slide 4-13 Unit 4 Communications

14 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Planning (emergency response for overdue/missing aircraft) A written flight plan and flight following dramatically decreases the response time for SAR efforts. It may still require more than five hours for individuals to check and confirm there is a missing aircraft. Slide 4-14 Unit 4 Communications

15 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Planning (emergency response for overdue/missing aircraft) By the time SAR efforts locate the aircraft and arrive on scene, an average time of 38 hours has passed. What is the potential of surviving a trauma if it takes more than a day to get to you? Slide 4-15 Unit 4 Communications

16 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Planning (emergency response for overdue/missing aircraft) Without a flight plan, in a downed aircraft, with minor injuries, your survival chances are slim. (FAA average 35.5 hours) Slide 4-16 Unit 4 Communications

17 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Planning (emergency response for overdue/missing aircraft) More than three days (FAA average of 82 hours) may pass before someone arrives at the scene of the accident. Slide 4-17 Unit 4 Communications

18 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Planning (emergency response for overdue/missing aircraft) Post-Crash Survival Time–After an accident in a remote area, an injured person may survive for one day. An uninjured person may survive for three days. Slide 4-18 Unit 4 Communications

19 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Request for Search & Rescue SAR Alert Arrival Slide 4-19 Unit 4 Communications

20 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Flight Planning (emergency response for overdue/missing aircraft) Consider the environment that you will be flying in. Bring clothing and/or supplies commensurate with the conditions in the event you have a mishap. Know your agencies policy is regarding supplemental survival equipment. Slide 4-20 Unit 4 Communications

21 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember ASGS HEB1/2 ABRODECK TOLC CargoHMGB HESM SEMGATGS Slide 4-21 Unit 4 Communications Communication structure for aircraft/Air Ops organization including ground resources.

22 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Communication within the Chain of Command The chain of command refers to the orderly line of authority. Assignments and request occurs only with the person directly above or below. Follow the chain of command when contacting another section or function. Slide 4-22 Unit 4 Communications

23 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Ground Communications Logistics Line operations Operations Section Chief Helibase operations Slide 4-23 Unit 4 Communications

24 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Air to Ground Communications Air attack Flight following Takeoff and landing coordinator Slide 4-24 Unit 4 Communications

25 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Air to Air Communications Air attack to incident aircraft Position reporting Coordination between aircraft Slide 4-25 Unit 4 Communications

26 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Ground Communications Air to Ground Communications Air to Air Communications Slide 4-26 Unit 4 Communications

27 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Types of Radios There are three types of radio communication VHF-FM use most frequently on incidents. VHF-AM commonly known as VICTOR radio. It is an AM frequency and can be used to direct aircraft from the ground takeoff and landing coordinator (TOLC) or provide air-to air communications between aircraft. Either of the two, VHF-FM or VHF-AM, can be used for continuous flight following. Slide 4-27 Unit 4 Communications

28 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Types of Radios There are three types of radio communication UHF-FM is primarily for logistical helibase and Incident Base Post. Repeaters are used to link all elements of the operations together. Slide 4-28 Unit 4 Communications

29 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Daily Radio Preparations Daily routine is to make sure that all assigned radios are functional: Checking batteries - replace and change daily (good practice). Spare batteries with each radio. Check antenna for damage (replace as needed). Slide 4-29 Unit 4 Communications

30 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Daily Radio Preparations Daily routine is to make sure that all assigned radios are functional: Check key button to make sure it works Radio check – With personnel or aircraft on deck Verify frequencies with Incident Action Plan (IAP) Slide 4-30 Unit 4 Communications

31 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) TD is a systematic technique for a ground contact to communicate target identification and location by radio, enabling the pilot to locate, identify and take action on the target in the shortest possible time reducing risk for the pilot. Slide 4-31 Unit 4 Communications

32 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) The purpose of TD is to have aircraft in the “low and slow” zone the shortest amount of time possible. Slide 4-32 Unit 4 Communications

33 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) Ground contact may communicate with: Air tactical group supervisor (ATGS) Aerial Supervision Module (ATGS and Lead Plane pilot are in same aircraft) Fixed wing coordinator Helicopter coordinator (HLCO) Helicopter pilot Slide 4-33 Unit 4 Communications

34 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) Before talking ground contact needs to know: Hazards to aircraft Where you are Your call sign Your tactical objective (plan) Slide 4-34 Unit 4 Communications

35 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) Before talking ground contact needs to know: Aircraft call sign Aircraft frequencies Primary and secondary targets Wind speed and direction Slide 4-35 Unit 4 Communications

36 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) Where do you get this information? Helibase Incident Action/ Operations Plan (IAP) Division/Group supervisor Personal observations Radio traffic Briefings Slide 4-36 Unit 4 Communications

37 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) Operating Procedures - Know the tactical plan. Reconnaissance Identify immediate hazards Buy time Secure scene Slide 4-37 Unit 4 Communications

38 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Use Target Description (TD) Parts of the fire Clock orientation (from the aircraft’s position) Right, left, nose, tail High, even, low Cardinal points (North, South, East, West). Slide 4-38 Unit 4 Communications

39 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember From the following slides, establish yourself as a reference point using the clock orientation technique and if you are high, even, or low. Slide 4-39 Unit 4 Communications

40 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember You are here 3 o’clock Low Describe Your Position (clock orientation) Slide 4-40 Unit 4 Communications

41 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Instructor Exercise Slide 4-41 Unit 4 Communications

42 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) Operating Procedures – Use identifiable target. From your position To topographic or terrain features To human made features In reference to suspect Camp or Plot To cardinal points Slide 4-42 Unit 4 Communications

43 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Target Description (TD) Operating Procedures – Describe target when pilot is in position to see target. Be brief, clear and to the point. Plan your transmission before you key the radio. Don’t “think out loud” on the radio. Slide 4-43 Unit 4 Communications

44 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Long Distance Medium Distance Short Distance Slide 4-44 Unit 4 Communications

45 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Geographical and topographical reference points must be large and obvious. GPS coordinates are useful if air crew has time to enter information. Relay lat/longs to helibase when ordering aircraft. Radio contact but no visual contact with aircraft Slide 4-45 Unit 4 Communications

46 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Keep positive communication with aircraft until visual contact is established (both ground and pilot) Radio contact but no visual contact with aircraft Slide 4-46 Unit 4 Communications

47 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Reference points must be obvious If aircraft is in sight, use the clock orientation technique Signaling devices are effective (mirrors, strobes, flares) May or may not have visual contact with aircraft Slide 4-47 Unit 4 Communications

48 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Keep positive radio communication until visual contact is established (both ground and pilot) Relay aerial hazards to pilot If appropriate, relay tactical plan to pilot May or may not have visual contact with aircraft Slide 4-48 Unit 4 Communications

49 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Reference point must be unique to your target area Clock orientation technique is effective Signaling devices are effective (mirrors, strobes, pannels, flagging) Have visual contact with aircraft Slide 4-49 Unit 4 Communications

50 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Describe target/ tactical plan to pilot Reemphasize aerial hazards Have visual contact with aircraft If the aircraft is getting close and the pilot doesn’t have the target location, communicate any aerial hazards!!! Slide 4-50 Unit 4 Communications

51 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Safety Precautions to Follow While Marshalling: Receive a briefing from supervisor Obtain a radio for communication Clear the landing area of all obstacles and obstructions before signaling the pilot to take off or land. Ensure you remain at the front and visual to the pilot at all times. Slide 4-51 Unit 4 Communications

52 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Safety Precautions to Follow While Marshalling: Direct pilot the pilot by radio or standard hand signals. Have an adequate fire extinguisher(s) accessible. Approved hand signals should be used by all personnel and pilot. Brace yourself when large helicopters are landing or taking off due to the velocity of the rotor downwash. Keep landing area free of litter and trash. Slide 4-52 Unit 4 Communications

53 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Use National Standards Use the hand signals in Basic Aviation Safety, Fireline Handbook or in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG). Slide 4-53 Unit 4 Communications

54 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Use National Standards – Standard hand signals should be used. Include pilot in training so everyone has the same understanding. Hand signals need to be exaggerated to be effective. A smooth transition between one signal to the next. Minimize the time spent holding the helicopter in a hover. Slide 4-54 Unit 4 Communications

55 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Slide 4-55 Unit 4 Communications

56 S-271 Helicopter Crewmember 1.Ensure all communication is performed using clear text. 2.Describe the process of communication within the chain of command. 3.Demonstrate proper radio usage. 4.Describe helicopter marshalling procedures and techniques. Slide 4-56 Unit 4 Communications

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