Helicopter Crewmember, HECM

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)