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List the two major categories of aircraft used in fire suppression:
List the two major categories of aircraft used in fire suppression:
Fixed wings and rotor wings
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 1:
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 1:
3,000 or more gallons of retardant
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 2:
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 2:
1,800-2,999 gallons of retardant
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 3:
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 3:
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 4:
Correctly fill in the ICS Type air tanker for the following criteria: Type 4:
Correctly match the ICS Type helicopters for the following criteria:
Correctly match the ICS Type helicopters for the following criteria:
Is it okay to transport passengers aboard restricted-category aircraft?
Is it okay to transport passengers aboard restricted-category aircraft?
Why did the Incident Command System develop a classification scheme to distinguish the different types, sizes, and capabilities of the aircraft?
Why did the Incident Command System develop a classification scheme to distinguish the different types, sizes, and capabilities of the aircraft?
If any air tanker has a 3,000-gallon tank capacity, it will always be capable to carry 3,000 gallons.
If any air tanker has a 3,000-gallon tank capacity, it will always be capable to carry 3,000 gallons.
The Bell L4 'Long Ranger' and the Bell 407 are both examples of high performance type 3 helicopters.
The Bell L4 'Long Ranger' and the Bell 407 are both examples of high performance type 3 helicopters.
Most helicopters used in fire suppression have ______________ type engines.
Most helicopters used in fire suppression have ______________ type engines.
Why must a pilot possess a valid Pilot qualification card in order to fly an aircraft to transport federal agency personnel?
Why must a pilot possess a valid Pilot qualification card in order to fly an aircraft to transport federal agency personnel?
Why are aircraft data cards issued by the USFS and AMD?
Why are aircraft data cards issued by the USFS and AMD?
List two reasons flight following is required by federal agencies:
List two reasons flight following is required by federal agencies:
As a passenger, identify the proper procedure for approaching an airplane.
As a passenger, identify the proper procedure for approaching an airplane.
As a passenger, identify the proper procedure for approaching a helicopter.
As a passenger, identify the proper procedure for approaching a helicopter.
List five procedures to safely approach, ride in, and depart from a helicopter.
List five procedures to safely approach, ride in, and depart from a helicopter.
An aircraft and pilot that have been carded by the USFS may be used by the Department of Interior personnel if the cards are current and the aircraft and pilot are approved for the type of mission to be flown.
An aircraft and pilot that have been carded by the USFS may be used by the Department of Interior personnel if the cards are current and the aircraft and pilot are approved for the type of mission to be flown.
Cooperator (state, private, military) aircraft and pilots must be approved by the USFS and AMD before use by federal agency personnel.
Cooperator (state, private, military) aircraft and pilots must be approved by the USFS and AMD before use by federal agency personnel.
Why must hazardous materials NOT be carried by passengers or checked as personal baggage on commercial aircraft flights?
Why must hazardous materials NOT be carried by passengers or checked as personal baggage on commercial aircraft flights?
List one responsibility of the flight manager:
List one responsibility of the flight manager:
Match the definition: Aircraft Accident.
Match the definition: Aircraft Accident.
What is your responsibility if you observe an aircraft mishap?
What is your responsibility if you observe an aircraft mishap?
Maximum performance helicopter takeoff and landings increase risk because the helicopter has little or no power reserve, thus reducing safety margins.
Maximum performance helicopter takeoff and landings increase risk because the helicopter has little or no power reserve, thus reducing safety margins.
Match the definition: Occurs when a helicopter is hovering approximately less than one-half the rotor diameter distance from the ground.
Match the definition: Occurs when a helicopter is hovering approximately less than one-half the rotor diameter distance from the ground.
Hover-out-of-ground (HOGE) helispots require the helicopter to use more power to take off or land there.
Hover-out-of-ground (HOGE) helispots require the helicopter to use more power to take off or land there.
List one effect of high density altitude on an aircraft.
List one effect of high density altitude on an aircraft.
Match the definition: ICS Type 1 Helicopters Safety Circle.
Match the definition: ICS Type 1 Helicopters Safety Circle.
One-way helispots should be avoided.
One-way helispots should be avoided.
Helispots should be located so takeoffs and landings can be:
Helispots should be located so takeoffs and landings can be:
Define Tactical Aircraft Mission.
Define Tactical Aircraft Mission.
Examples of Tactical Aircraft Missions.
Examples of Tactical Aircraft Missions.
Define Logistical Missions.
Define Logistical Missions.
Examples of Logistical Missions.
Examples of Logistical Missions.
Advantages of Air Tanker/Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT).
Advantages of Air Tanker/Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT).
Disadvantages of Air Tankers/SEAT.
Disadvantages of Air Tankers/SEAT.
Define Aerial Fire Suppression Delivery.
Define Aerial Fire Suppression Delivery.
Advantages of Helicopters.
Advantages of Helicopters.
Disadvantages of using Helicopters.
Disadvantages of using Helicopters.
Define Smoke Jumpers.
Define Smoke Jumpers.
Advantages of using Smokejumpers.
Advantages of using Smokejumpers.
Disadvantages of using Smokejumpers.
Disadvantages of using Smokejumpers.
Define Fire Crews and Equipment delivery.
Define Fire Crews and Equipment delivery.
Define Helitack.
Define Helitack.
Advantages of using Helitack.
Advantages of using Helitack.
Disadvantages of using Helitack.
Disadvantages of using Helitack.
Define Rappelling.
Define Rappelling.
Advantages of Rappelling.
Advantages of Rappelling.
Disadvantages of Rappelling.
Disadvantages of Rappelling.
Define Aerial Ignition.
Define Aerial Ignition.
Advantages of Aerial Ignition.
Advantages of Aerial Ignition.
Logistical missions: Methods to transport people and supplies.
Logistical missions: Methods to transport people and supplies.
Logistical missions: Fire perimeter mapping.
Logistical missions: Fire perimeter mapping.
Logistical missions: Detection and reconnaissance.
Logistical missions: Detection and reconnaissance.
Aircraft are not a substitute for a ground-based lookout on a fire.
Aircraft are not a substitute for a ground-based lookout on a fire.
Logistical missions: Infrared Mapping System.
Logistical missions: Infrared Mapping System.
Logistical missions: Aerial Photography and Video Recording.
Logistical missions: Aerial Photography and Video Recording.
Logistical missions: Medical Aid.
Logistical missions: Medical Aid.
Logistical missions: Search and Rescue.
Logistical missions: Search and Rescue.
What are the proper air-to-ground communication procedures?
What are the proper air-to-ground communication procedures?
Air-to-ground communication procedures: Use of Radios.
Air-to-ground communication procedures: Use of Radios.
Air-to-ground communication procedures: Target Description.
Air-to-ground communication procedures: Target Description.
Air-to-ground communication procedures: Sterile Cockpit Procedures.
Air-to-ground communication procedures: Sterile Cockpit Procedures.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression: Methods.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression: Methods.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression: Methods 2.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression: Methods 2.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression: Bucket Drops.
Safety Procedures during aerial fire suppression: Bucket Drops.
Special Operations: Definition.
Special Operations: Definition.
Special Operations: non-fire missions.
Special Operations: non-fire missions.
Special Operations: Animal Capture and Eradication.
Special Operations: Animal Capture and Eradication.
Special Operations: Aerial Seeding.
Special Operations: Aerial Seeding.
Special Operations: Aerial Seeding procedures.
Special Operations: Aerial Seeding procedures.
Special Operations: Law enforcement.
Special Operations: Law enforcement.
Study Notes
Aircraft Categories in Fire Suppression
- Two major categories of aircraft: Fixed wings and Rotor wings.
ICS Type Air Tankers
- Type 1: 3,000+ gallons of retardant.
- Type 2: 1,800-2,999 gallons of retardant.
- Type 3: 800-1,799 gallons of retardant.
- Type 4: 799 gallons or less.
ICS Type Helicopters
- Type 1: 15+ passengers, 700+ gallons of retardant or water.
- Type 2: 9-14 passenger seats.
- Type 3: 100-299 gallons of retardant or water, 4-8 seats.
Transport Regulations
- False: It is acceptable to transport passengers aboard restricted-category aircraft.
- False: A 3,000-gallon air tanker will always be capable of carrying exactly 3,000 gallons.
Pilot Qualifications
- A valid Pilot qualification card is essential for transporting federal agency personnel, indicating approved aircraft types and mission capabilities.
Aircraft Data Cards
- Issued by USFS and AMD containing details about the aircraft and its authorized uses.
Flight Following Importance
- Reduces response time for search and rescue missions.
- It is mandated by policy.
Procedures for Approaching Aircraft
- Airplane: Approach from the side in pilot's view, gaining approval after propellers stop.
- Helicopter: Approach from the front or side in a crouched position, obtaining pilot approval.
Safety Procedures Around Helicopters
- No smoking and fastening seatbelts required for passengers.
- Approach from safe angles, maintaining awareness of surroundings after disembarking.
Aircraft and Pilot Approval
- True: Carded aircraft and pilots can be used by interior department personnel if approved for specific missions.
- True: Cooperator aircraft and pilots must get USFS and AMD approval before federal personnel usage.
Handling Hazardous Materials
- Must not be carried by passengers on commercial aircraft, as they require specific approved containment.
Responsibilities in Flight Management
- Flight manager ensures the aircraft and pilot are approved for the mission.
Definitions of Aircraft Incidents
- Aircraft Accident: Airplane crash with fatalities.
- Aircraft Incident: Near midair collision.
- Aviation Hazard: Passengers without personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintenance Deficiency: Aircraft engine failure to start.
Reporting Aircraft Mishaps
- Responsibility includes reporting to a supervisor and following up with a safecom.
Helicopter Operation Risks
- True: Maximum performance takeoffs and landings increase risk due to minimal power reserves.
- Hover-in-ground effect: Occurs when a helicopter is less than half its rotor diameter from the ground.
- Hover-out-of-ground effect: Exceeds that distance, requiring more power for operation.
Density Altitude Effects
- High density altitude can decrease safety margins for aircraft operations.
Safety Circle Requirements for Helicopters
- Type 1: 110 feet diameter.
- Type 2: 90 feet diameter.
- Type 3: 75 feet diameter.
Helispot Guidelines
- Generally avoid one-way helispots.
- Takeoffs and landings should be conducted into the wind.
Tactical vs. Logistical Missions
- Tactical: Specific tasks using aircraft during fire suppression.
- Logistical: Support activities that assist fire suppression efforts without being tactical.
Examples of Tactical Missions
- Delivery of firefighting supplies, aerial reconnaissance, and smokejumpers.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Tankers
- Advantages: Large volume drops, faster travel, effective for initial attack.
- Disadvantages: Limited by terrain, slower turnaround, less accurate than helicopters, potential mission interruptions.
Helicopter and Smokejumper Advantages
- Helicopters can drop larger volumes and operate in challenging terrains. Smokejumpers allow rapid access to remote fires without landing requirements.
Risks Associated with Smokejumpers
- High costs and specialized training needed, with logistics for retrieval and dependence on weather conditions.
Rappelling Operations
- Rappelling allows firefighters to reach inaccessible areas quickly; however, it has limitations like needing specialized training and equipment.
Aerial Ignition Utilization
- Assists in fire containment and control, allowing faster and safer ignition of large areas.
Logistical Operations
- Cover transportation, mapping, reconnaissance, aerial photography, medical aid, and search and rescue missions.
Air-to-Ground Communication Procedures
- Effective use of radios, clear target descriptions, and maintaining sterile cockpit procedures are crucial for safety and efficiency.
Safety Procedures During Aerial Fire Suppression
- Firefighters must clear drop areas and adhere to safety distances from drops. Caution is necessary as foam and gel residues can create slippery surfaces.
Special Operations in Aviation
- Aircraft used in non-fire related missions like animal capture, aerial seeding, law enforcement, and various resource management projects require detailed safety planning.
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Test your knowledge on the various categories of aircraft used in fire suppression operations. This quiz covers fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft types, their capacities, pilot qualifications, and transport regulations. Perfect for anyone looking to understand aircraft roles in firefighting.