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Helicopter Crewmember, HECM
Position Category:
Incident Positions
Position Code:
HECM
Functional Area:
Operations
AD Class:
AD-D
Duties
Briefs pilots regarding internal/external cargo operations (mission requirements, emergency procedures, flight routes, hazards, communications, etc.).
Receives briefing from pilots regarding cargo loading, rigging, weight/balance limits, etc.).
Provides passenger briefing prior to takeoff regarding safety harnesses, crash procedures, emergency operations, personal protective equipment.
Prepares manifest for personnel/cargo, ensuring allowable payload is not exceeded.
Prepares cargo load including manifest and load calculations, weight/balance limitations.
Tags and weighs loads.
Inspects nets, lead lines, and swivels for serviceability.
Attaches water bucket to helicopter.
Attaches longline and remote hook to helicopter.
Responsible for ensuring safe and proper procedures are followed for all movement around the helicopter.
Marshals helicopters utilizing hand signals, takeoff/landing; also utilizes radio-patch cord to give verbal instructions to pilots.
Constructs/prepares landing areas (helispots).
Performs firefighting duties.
Position Knowledge and/or Requirements
S-271, Interagency Helicopter Training Guide
Qualified FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2)
Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2018-07-27