National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Helicopter Crewmember

HECM decorative banner: photos depicting HECM position. HECM Position Description: The Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) is responsible for supporting the ground-based operations of the helicopter mission in a rapidly changing, high-risk wildland fire environment. The HECM is a member of a helicopter module and reports to the Helicopter Manager (HMGB).

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NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flow Chart, PMS 308

HECM Qualification Requirements

Required Training

Required Experience

  • Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
  • AND Completion of NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Position Task Book, PMS 311-22

Physical Fitness Level: Arduous

Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation.

These Positions Maintain Currency For HECM

  • Deck Coordinator (DECK)
  • Helibase Manager (HEBM)
  • Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)

HECM Maintains Currency For These Positions

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

  • None

 

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2023-03-24

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