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  Name                        Unit         E-Mail                                                                                   Telephone                                  

                                                                                                                                                                               

  Allen, Dave                 NPS          [[dave_allen@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:dave_allen@nps.gov)                            (559)-565-3162                             
                              SEKI                                                                                                                                             

  Bush, Kelly                 NPS          [[kelly_bush@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:kelly_bush@nps.gov)                            \(360\) 873-4590                           
                              NOCA                                                                                                  EXT 35                                     

  Funderburk,                 NPS          [[greg_funderburk@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:greg_funderburk@nps.gov)                  \(808\) 985-6044                           
  Greg                        HAVO                                                                                                                                             

  Glose, Dave                 USFS         [[dglose@fs.fed.us]{.underline}](mailto:dglose@fs.fed.us)                                \(541\) 504-7274                           
                              R6                                                                                                                                               

  Hafer, Wendy                NPS          [[wendy_hafer@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:wendy_hafer@nps.gov)                          \(307\) 344-2183                           
                              YELL                                                                                                                                             

  Hillin, Clay                NPS          [[clay_hillin@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:clay_hillin@nps.gov)                          \(360\) 696-7549                           
                              PWR                                                                                                                                              

  Jackson, Renny              NPS          [[renny_jackson@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:renny_jackson@nps.gov)                      \(307\) 739-3333                           
                              TETO                                                                                                                                             

  Kreutzer,                   NPS          <dave_kreutzer@nps.gov>                                                                  \(907\) 733-9112                           
  David                       DENA                                                                                                                                             

  Lober, Keith                NPS          [[keith_lober@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:keith_lober@nps.gov)                          \(209\) 372-0216                           
                              YOSE                                                                                                                                             

  Lusher, Jay                 NPS          [[jay_lusher@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:jay_lusher@nps.gov)                            \(928\) 638-7921                           
                              GRCA                                                                                                                                             

  Magno,                      NPS          [[talmadge_magno@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:talmadge_magno@nps.gov)                    \(808\) 985-6030                           
  Talmadge                    HAVO                                                                                                                                             

  Mancano, Maria              AMD          [[maria_mancano@nbc.gov]{.underline}](mailto:maria_mancano@nbc.gov)                      \(623\) 538-6084                           
                              WRP                                                                                                                                              

  Stailey, Ryan               AMD          [[ryan_stailey@nbc.gov]{.underline}](mailto:ryan_stailey@nbc.gov)                        \(623\) 879-0589                           
                              WRP                                                                                                                                              

  Waldschmidt,                NPS          [[chris_waldschmidt@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:chris_waldschmidt@nps.gov)              \(559\) 565-4406                           
  Chris                       SEKI                                                                                                                                             

  Williamson,                 AMD          [[dan_williamson@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:dan_williamson@nps.gov)                    \(208\) 334-9307                           
  Dan                         WRB                                                                                                                                              

  Ziegler, John               NPS          [[john_ziegler@nps.gov]{.underline}](mailto:john_ziegler@nps.gov)                        \(559\) 565-3158                           
                              SEKI                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                               
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**SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON**

Presenter John Ziegler

2006 Review

1 SHORT HAUL

Yosemite 10,000 Mt. Hoffman

[Lessons learned:]{.underline}

1.  Misson planned at SEKI different than rescue site

2.  Frequency changes

3.  communication issues

4.  aircraft conflict

5.  staging sites-multiple and changing

6.  temperature lapse rate non standard at the quarry (rescue site) off
    load gear etc.

7.  noticeable sense of urgency on the radio

8.  no one at the receiving site (meadow)

9.  Need to cross train with the Short Haulers

> **Summary:** incident command over tasked and unprepared resulting in
> confusion.
>
> **Recommendation:** Out brief and lessons learned should be discussed
> ASAP post incident with preventative action.
>
> **Safe com not filed potential for shared information missed.**
>
> **Commendation: SAR Worksheet Risk Management request for
> distribution**

120 training evolutions conducted (all human loads).

Program includes 15 short haulers budgeted for 4 each.

Potential for 6 Short Hauls however, using risk assessment plan found
other methods for rescue.

New pilot testing procedure in place with positive results.

Using a 150 lb training mannequin.

Work pick offs and patient package for a realistic simulations.

Intend to use the mannequin for typical terrain and high altitude
training scenarios.

**Note:** Training in typical terrain that is not easily accessible for
a real rescue....have a plan.

**Consider:** Risk Management, Plan for the emergency, egress plan,
rescue gear, etc.

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**GRAND CANYON**

Presenter Jay Lusher

2006 Helicopter Short Haul Operational Review

7 Live Short Hauls

Using new Short Haul Testing Procedure

[Lessons Learned:]{.underline}

1.  Rescuers working as helicopter managers need to maintain a high
    level of situational awareness of aircraft position to obstacles.

2.  Lack of available helispots resulted in long distance to move
    rescuer and patient (7nm). Difficult situation to mitigate due lack
    of accessibility and terrain.

> Longer transport was deemed less of a risk than choosing a landing
> site in terrain.

3.  In the future the rescuer should respond via hiking due to the
    proximity of the site to reduce helicopter evolutions and therefore
    reduce the risk.

4.  Initial recon performed by a manager that was not spotter qualified,
    a second recon with an approved spotter should have been performed.

5.  Body retrieval flown as a long line rather than internal (family
    sensitive issue) in the event of jettison.

6.  Short Haul performed using a stokes basket, Grand Canyon normally
    uses a Bauman Bag. Deviation from in park policy however, the
    rescuer was trained using a stokes.

**Commendation:** Zion's familiarity with GCY Program reinforces a good
working relationship. Effective briefings and information sharing noted.
Some of Zion's crewmembers have taken advantage of the GCY Training
Academy.

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**GRAND TETON 2006 SHORT HAUL REVIEW**

Presenter- Renny Jackson

Total Short Hauls 184

71 Training

113 Human Deployments

New Contract and [different]{.underline} equipment Eurocopter A-Star B3

Utilizing New Short Haul Testing Procedure

**Pilot Testing resulted in a period of unavailability at the start of
the contract due to failures.**

**Lessons learned**:

1.  [Differences]{.underline} between two aircraft on the contract:

Equipment baskets, squirrel cheeks, door configuration, etc.

2.  [Differences]{.underline} between pilot preferences:

Use of floor window

Armrest and spotter seating

Use of typical terrain training.

3.  Pilot problems during contract period: The affect of the Idaho and
    Alaska accident on the pilot was very obvious. It was necessary to
    call off two of the training sessions. Psychological impact on pilot
    performance and degrading of pilot performance evident.

**Note:** Other programs experienced similar issues with crewmembers
affected by the accidents.

**Human Factors:**

**Safecom:** Not disseminated

**Recommendation:** counseling debrief for crewmembers.

Buddy Check should include "mental condition" of the pilot.

**Lessons learned**:

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**HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK**

**SHORT HAUL REVIEW 2006**

Presenter Greg Funderburk

11 SAR Incidents

**4 Utilizing the helicopter**

Zero Short Hauls

2 Medical Transport with Hawaii County

Hawaii County does not use PPE

Tsunami Aerial Reconnaissance and Visitor Notification

Evacuation is Paramount

Boat Grounding

Lava Viewing Areas Potential for SAR

Hazards:

No trail

Terrain Rough and Uneven

Volcanic Gas

Night Visitation

**LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL**

Marijuana eradication

Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program

DCE/SP

Using AMD approved pilot and aircraft via the ARA

**Super Mission 9/18-9/27**

15, 500 Plants

Guessing 140 Law Enforcement SHORT HAUL EVOLUTIONS

**Two additional missions 80-90 evolutions**

11,300 Plants eradicated

**Special Commendation presented to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by
the Secretary**

**of the Interior**

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**SHORT HAUL PROGRAM REVIEW YOSEMITE NPS 2006**

**Presenter Keith Lober**

215 SAR Missions

87 Major

3 Hoist Missions

44 Hoist Training Missions

Hoist Training at El Cap Sickle Ledge & Texas Flake

Training Rappel 120

8 Live Short Haul Missions

14 Trained Short Haulers

**Significant events for 2006 Season**

-   Loss of contract helicopter --defaulted on contract

-   Authored Helicopter Rescue Technician Task-book comprised of three
    different levels

-   \$200000 donation funding a heli-rappel training tower

**Missed Opportunities-Unmet need due to Fire funded aircraft**

**Aircraft unavailable for SAR Missions**

**Default to SEKI**

-   **NEED TO DEVELOP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WITH SEKI**

-   **CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD REQUEST FOR MOU**

**Lessons learned:**

1.  Level of urgency communicated at inappropriate levels adding to
    stress

NOTES:

-   Transition point: hooked into the anchor and the wall

-   emphasis is to minimize time in the transition

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>
> **SHORT HAUL REVIEW DENALI NPS REVIEW 2006**
>
> **Presenter Dave Kreutler**
>
> **SARS 16**
>
> **47.5 SAR HOURS**
>
> **Operational Short Hauls 0**
>
> **Lessons learned:**
>
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>
> **SHORT HAUL REVIEW NORTH CASCADES 2006**
>
> **Presenter- Kelly Bush**
>
> 4 Rangers certified for Short Haul
>
> Use fork lift for simulations

-   Using Recommended Short Haul Course

-   Below Average SAR incidents for 2006

-   1 Navy Hoist in Park

-   2 SARS using STEP/potentials

-   0 Operational Short Hauls

**Lessons learned:**

1.  Conducted a recon flight (without Short Haul Gear)

    -   Landed to Off Load Gear

    -   Repositioned to Toe-In site

    -   After flight assessment deducted it would have been safer to
        Short Haul than Toe In

2.  Call for SAR

-   Recon area for Short Haul Mission

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**SHORT HAUL REVIEW YELLOWSTONE 2006**

**Presenter- Wendy Hafer**

Operational Short Hauls

SAR Operations

Training

1 Body recovery

Crew member inserted by Rappel

Used a Long line to transport the body

**Numbers unavailable for 2006**

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**LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL**

**PROPOSED OPERATING PLAN**

**2007 SHORT HAUL WORKING GROUP**

**RM 60 LANGUAGE DRAFT**

**NATIONAL AVIATION ADVISORY GROUP (ADVISES THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR) The
information from this meeting will be shared with the group.**

WHO WOULD BE RECEPTIVE TO INCREASE THE SCOPE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT? Of
sixteen persons present 2 show of hands!

**Break outs in 4 Groups**

1.  Go no Go IC and Helicopter Manager

2.  PPE Kevlar Recon Oversight Line Officer and Chief Ranger

3.  Mission Analysis Risk Management Process Unauthorized Operations

4.  General Outline Contract Issues Aircraft Activity

**Notes from Break-outs (Clay Hillin):**

Discussion of Law Enforcement Work group

**Group 1**

General outline of the plan

Short and concise pretty good

Regional plan biggest issue - scope and mission analysis reads as more
of a sell this program rather than an operations plan could be put in
another document unnecessary wording Proposal and operations plan.

Operational Go/No-go checklist

These are very detailed

Take both to include everything in the final document

Call it an operational approval document

Rarely would this be an occasion when this mission would be time
critical. Combine all into an approval document. Have a shortened
version that is a final checklist.

Has the approvals been obtained

Down and dirty on the aircraft

Including

Are personnel trained?

Intel Briefings completed

LE critical items.

Training Requirements

Referencing things in other places

Reference handbook, plan, RM-60, DMs etc.

Reference other guides and documents that might play into the operation

General things

Page 7 aviation resource availability and strategy. All landing sites
secured by law enforcement personnel. What is a secured area? Have a
second helicopter with long rifles as backup. Are you backing yourself
into something that you can't live with?

Cooperators -- clean up that language a bit to state you have to have an
MOU specifying what you can do with them. Stronger language for that
section.

**Group 2**

General statement re PWR operating plan. Short haul is short haul
appendices to discuss law enforcement

PPE

Helmet items to be considered

Kevlar vests

Mission equipment machete, etc.

Leather boots flight gloves, etc unchanged.

Variations allow for these missions where do you change to these other
equipment.

Reconnaissance Flight

Basically unchanged some differences exist. Spotter should be a LE
officer. Special pilot training what to look for risk associated with
the mission.

**Unauthorized missions. Line of fire in any mission and weapons
conflicts with matrix in the back.**

Management Oversight

First line mangers Superintendent, Division chief, Chief Ranger, chief
of protection, for a planned event.

Risk level will determine level required for approval.

Definition of emergency and planned work case by case. Emergency
approved by the plan.

Has to be some requirements for the superintendent to sign off on
short-haul. Has to rely on the person's knowledge.

Line Managers have to do their jobs as decision makers.

Surprise attacks or missions. Reconnaissance. Don't want to surprise or
capture bad guys. Shouldn't be utilized for this. Ground units. Aviation
role is to be a force multiplier. Area has been surveyed and will be
during the insertion. Use CHP for initial insertion and secure the area
then bring in contract aircraft. Must clearly define where the
difference will be.

Formal reconnaissance is required. Not just a normal reconnaissance but
designed to deter active law enforcement actions.

**Group 3.**

Very dynamic group. Gun totter and pilot pulling in different
directions.

Mission analysis and

Lacks the exigency that SAR has. The numbers of people who would be
required to do the work on the ground vs. being flown in. Financial
reality is that you don't have the numbers required. Fiscal
responsibilities, manpower, etc for justifications

Checklists. Some variation of a risk analysis. Most of the criteria were
irrelevant to the specific task. Some are contract related.

**Uncomfortable with the risk models supplied**. Needs to be some way to
identify the benefit.

Rappel example and WFSA process.

Threats to visitors.

Subjective and need to have some means of identifying benefit. **Any no
has to be corrected.**

How to use the go/no-go checklist is needed.

Length of exposure. Needs to be more than yes or no. Was time on the
ground equal to some time in the air?

Can't be made objective just a tool to stimulate the thought process.

Prescribed fire example you can't light the fire until the risk is low.
Helps you work through some of the stuff.

Look at the special things that you are exposed to from a law
enforcement perspective.

You need to evaluate the site and roll that into the risk analysis.

**Bullet points for unauthorized known hostile situations. Security on
the ground prior to insertions.**

**Group 4**

**Scope contract6 issues aircraft security**

**Scope**

Short-haul appendix to the handbook to cover missions other than SAR

Law Enforcement Aviation Plan that includes short-haul and other program
elements.

"An active law enforcement action." **Don't mention pursuit, seizure,
apprehension etc.**

Page 3 second to last paragraph all the different capabilities should
not be included in the overall plan.

Example go/ no go checklist rather than a delivered product.

Rappel option should not be discussed. Risk analysis and other
differences in the programs could unduly complicate the development of
guidelines and policy.

Pilot refuses any active law enforcement action. Intent to provide a
contract pilot an out for missions that need a uniformed officer flying
the aircraft

Training funding would add a huge amount to current programs.

Mission Analysis -- rappel, short-haul, or fast rope discussed

Further clarification on how the go/no-go checklist is used.

Exclusive Use Contract aircraft priorities. Set by line manager so the
document will have a sample.

Contract Issues

**Pilot exposure, vendor by off of missions and contract modifications,
to include**.

Aircraft Security

Avoid the flight into a hostile environment.

Normal threat and mischief. Drug sabotage -- watch out for mission
creep.

Should be an appendix in the handbook

**WORK ASSIGNMENTS:**

-   Approval Process for Programs 1.4

-   Make language consistent through the document regarding new programs
    approval process.

-   Reference appropriate DM.

-   Group consensus wants to go forward with the Law Enforcement
    Appendix.

-   Ryan forwards a motion to form a group to author the Appendix.

-   Group composition: John Ziegler, Talmadge Magno, Keith Lober, and
    Renny Jackson.

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**NEW PILOT TESTING PROCEDURE**

Presenter --Willliamson

1.  Testing procedure adopted by the group

2.  Testing Language and Training approval letter revised and approved.

-   **Strong recommendation by the group to have the changes approved,
    contract** **language modified to reflect the new test standards and
    Short Haul Handbook Revisions.**

**Short Haul rewrite comment period 21 days**

**Suspense date Feb 26, 2007 send all comments to John Ziegler (Short
Haul Chair)**

**Conference call scheduled March 2, 2007**

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**BREEZE EASTERN PRESENTATION HOIST**

Presenter-Michael Thompson

[**www.breeze-eastern.com**](http://www.breeze-eastern.com/)

**thomp3371comcast.net**

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**SHORT HAUL HANDBOOK REWRITE**

**[Pilot Evaluation]{.underline}**

-   Insert language to reflect a briefing before the pilot evaluation.

-   Group will draft letter to AMD requesting

1.  **Video clip of Short Haul Flight Evaluation to be attached to all
    future solicitations.**

2.  **Address all revisions to be included in the contract language or
    modified to reflect revisions.**

-   **Change simulated release of entangled load.**

Is a check spotter required to administer the annual Short Haul Training
for the pilots?

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**[SHORT HAUL HANDBOOK CHANGES]{.underline}**

1.  **Change 2.1Pilot requirements swap order of E. F.**

2.  **Change 2.2 Short Hauler Training Requirements -- change check
    spotter to [spotter.]{.underline}**

3.  **Change 2.3 Annual Re-qualification Requirements-for Short Hauler
    change check spotter. Delete short hauler from the paragraph. Delete
    and or Short Haul Manager.**

4.  **B. Pilot insert attend annual Short Haul Training: change test to
    [evaluation.]{.underline}**

5.  **C. 2) Change check to another spotter**

6.  **D 2) Delete and include receiving of cargo.**

7.  **2.4 Proficiency Requirements. Delete check in the third
    sentence.**

8.  **Note: Change shall to may**

9.  **2.4 A B Change 1.4 Approval**

10. **C**

11. **In the Minimum Requirement Box under Short Haul Proficiency delete
    check.**

12. **Pilot requirements include a foot note to include caveat for pilot
    to demonstrate more proficiency.**

13. **3.2 A Reference ALSE Handbook. All operations inside the a/c.
    Rewrite the entire 3.2 section.**

14. **Insert Alternate PPE may be utilized based on mission
    requirements. Etc. swift water, technical climbing, extreme cold
    weather, tactical.**

15. **C4 D Short Haul Equipment Maintenance 2) Remove textile and list
    components. And rework equipment specific.**

16. **4.3 Harness requirements**

17. **4.4 Remove care should be taken to avoid dissimilar metals**

18. **5B Helicopter Equipment Check remove sentence Rope Protector**

19. **5.10 A & B Administrative Duties change to Program Manager
    (complete documentation etc. Delete A &B and use bullets**

20. **5.11 Cargo Letdown to Appendix I and the Interagency Rappel
    Guide**

21. **6 Emergency Procedures change first paragraph to say crew resource
    management instead of cockpit.**

**Appendix A --New Short Haul Start Up**

**1.3 Pilot Proficiency change to practice on the AMD Short Haul
Course**

**1.3 change biennial to triennial**

**1.4 What type of procurement?**

**1.5 Final Details note defines approval process.**

**Appendix J Equipment Supplies, References**

**Delete Mason Electric Company, Inc**

**Para-Gear Equipment Company Add Point of Contact Paul Thompson
<pkmthompson@earthlink.net>**

**Insert Vincent Communications, Inc**

-   Info Needed

**Oregon Arrow**

**South West Ropes**

**NOTE: Dave Glose USFS R6 told the group that the USFS is considering
developing a Emergency Helicopter Extractions Longline Program EHEL for
extracting people from fires.**