Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p193
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 667322–671384

9.          role and authority of the Air Attack Supervisor and common fire agency procedures;
       10.          radio frequencies being used by ground crews are obtained;
       11.         factors that will determine the design and conduct of drop patterns;
       12.          function and use of various fire suppressants and retardants;
       13.      Reserved;
       14.        the drop characteristics of suppressants and retardants with respect to drift;
       15.        aircraft configuration for the aircraft being flown, when jettisoning a full load;
       16.        flight characteristics of the aircraft being flown when jettisoning a full load;
       17.        flight control and throttle actions required to maintain control of the aircraft being flown when jettisoning a full load;
       18.          terminology used during fire-bombing operations including the following:
               1.          head end of load;
               2.         lead-in;
               3.       roll up;
               4.       tag-on;
               5.         tail end of load;
       19.         operational conditions under which fire-bombing could be suspended by an Air Attack Supervisor;
       20.          environmental conditions under which an Air Attack Supervisor could suspend fire-firefighting operations;
       21.        symptoms that could indicate aircrew fatigue;
       22.         symptoms of dehydration and explain effects of dehydration on a pilot's performance;
       23.       container markings of fire retardant and suppression chemicals;
       24.         toxicity conditions that apply to firefighting chemicals and the methods of avoiding any adverse effects;
       25.         dispensing system, drop patters and emergency procedures;
       26.         basic wildfires.

AA5 Helicopter firefighting operation

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct firefighting operations in helicopters.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               AA5.1 – Applies human factors
            1.        demonstrate knowledge of and employ appropriate management strategies in response to human factors particularly relevant to fire operations, including:
                   1.          high workload;
                   2.         distraction and radios;
                   3.       dehydration;
                   4.       fatigue;
                   5.         CRM
                   6.       time critical operational requirements;
                   7.      external factors..
     2.               AA5.2 – Pre-flight actions
            1.        conduct self-assessment fit for flight and planned operation;
            2.        determine suitability of helicopter for type of operation;
            3.         conduct a thorough pre-flight of helicopter and role equipment to determine serviceability for planned operations;
            4.        check and correctly complete required maintenance documentation as applicable;
            5.        confirm minimum equipment and minimum crew and instrumentation requirements for planned operations are met;
            6.          apply TEM and risk management considerations, including human error;
            7.        check safe operation of role equipment, including the serviceability of the jettison (dump) door if applicable or the sling jettison;
            8.        confirm communication plan with fire agency and serviceability of communication equipment.
     3.               AA5.3 – Demonstrates understanding of generic fire agency procedures
            1.        demonstrates awareness of fire agency briefing processes;
            2.        demonstrates awareness of fire agency incident control systems;
            3.         able to explain the role and responsibilities of Air Attack Supervisor.
     4.               AA5.4 – Fire traffic management and other aircraft separation
            1.        demonstrates strong situational awareness of