Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p194
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 671026–674834

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 other aircraft and remotely piloted vehicles;
            2.        demonstrates awareness of correct radio procedures and fire agency traffic management procedures;
            3.         able to manage correct frequencies dependant on operational requirements;
            4.        can explain appropriate techniques and communication procedures when arriving at and departing from fire ground, refuelling site or replenishment points.
     5.               AA5.5 – Planning and risk management
            1.        determine the requirement to operate at low level, analyse the risk and implement a decision to safely conduct low-level operations;
            2.        adequately identify potential hazards and operational requirements, assess risks and apply appropriate risk controls;
            3.         demonstrates consideration of avoidance and escape techniques;
            4.        demonstrate an ability to make a command decision on the safety or otherwise of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high;
            5.        determine the suitability of the current and forecast weather;
            6.          make appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment taking into consideration safety, efficiency, hazards and terrain;
            7.        carefully plans fuel requirements;
            8.        confirms acceptable helicopter performance for conditions;
            9.          confirms location of ground support and firefighting personnel;
           10.          confirms normal and abnormal ops communications and signals;
           11.         confirms appropriate logistical considerations, including local airstrip condition, fuel, products, ground support and access to strip, SARwatch, water, and personal supplies, including adequate water and food.
     6.               AA5.6 – Fly to, assess, land and take-off from an operational HLS or pick-up point
            1.        perform low-level navigation to an operational HLS or pick-up point at an appropriate safe height;
            2.        perform appropriate assessment of an operational HLS or pick-up point, including dimensions, conditions, direction, identification of hazards, meteorological conditions;
            3.         identify and manage issues relating to helicopter weight, performance, dimensions, load and meteorological conditions;
            4.        consistently perform pre-landing and pre-take-off checks;
            5.        demonstrate appropriate landing and take-off techniques;
            6.          identify an appropriate dumping point for each take-off, including adequate safety buffers;
            7.        demonstrate safe operations from a marginal HLS or pick-up point.
     7.               AA5.7 – Fly between operational HLS and drop zone
            1.        perform low-level navigation from an operational airstrip to a drop zone;
            2.        selects the most appropriate route and height between the HLS or pick-up point and the drop zone with consideration to terrain, stock, populated areas, housing and hazards.
     8.               AA5.8 – Conduct operations at a certified or registered aerodrome
Perform operations in accordance with the requirements of published regulations.
 1.               AA5.9 – Conduct an aerial survey of a fire area
        1.        develops an