ID
4-508-1282
Name
Helicopter – Firefighting and Rescue
Status
Published
Version
1.1
Updated
4/5/2022 1:05:17 PM
Original Release
04/05/2022
Last Major Release
 
Description
A Helicopter – Firefighting and Rescue is a helicopter and aircrew used primarily during firefighting operations and other emergency operations for suppression/containment, transporting personnel, and equipment or rescue operations
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Equipment
Overall Function
The Helicopter – Firefighting and Rescue is used for precision water dropping, aerial incendiary, hoisting, foam retardant dispersion, personnel insertion and/or extraction, and equipment transport
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for this resource, such as security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment 2. Discuss number of hours a pilot and crew can operate and the number of operation days prior to deployment 3. Requestor specifies exact function to include personnel transportation, mapping capabilities, infrared, night flying operations, and/or need for other equipment 4. Requestor specifies type of suppression needed such as retardant, foam, or water if used for fire containment 5. Requestor specifies if a hoist capability is necessary based on incident needs 6. Requestor specifies any additional capabilities necessary based on incident complexity and requirements
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Personnel Seats, Including PilotNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 115
Type 29
Type 34
Management and Oversight Personnel Per HelicopterHelicopter pilot is to be type rated in make and model aircraft flown. Documents addressing the pilot requirements can be found in National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) 310-1: Helicopter Crewmember and Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 5709.16 Flight Operations Handbook
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 31 – Helicopter Pilot
Equipment Allowable PayloadNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 15,000 lbs.
Type 22,500 lbs.
Type 31,200 lbs.
Equipment Vehicle CapacityNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1700 gallons
Type 2300 gallons
Type 3100 gallons
Equipment Mission Specific CapacityAircraft and pilot must meet requirements as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Medium to heavy lift, single or multi-engine, gross weight 12,501 lbs. or greater
Type 2Medium lift, single or multi-engine, gross weight between 6,001 – 12,500 lbs.
Type 3Light helicopter, single engine with gross weight up to 6,000 lbs.
918
Notes
References
Reference
1. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 2. Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 5709.16 Aviation Management Handbook, 2020 3. NWCG 310-1 Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, 2021
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.1 4/5/2022 1:05:17 PM PDF
1.0 4/5/2022 11:15:06 AM PDF