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From- Bennett, Robin
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2016 10:25 AM
To: Hahn, Paul
Cc* Sweeney, KatNeen
Subject: BOS invitation FW:Aviation Water Rescue Training 4-14-16
Attachments: 2016 Water day,docx
FYI, see email invitation below and attachment.
Robin Bennettr y
Executive Assistant to Supervisor Doug Teeter dt etc r 1,t tt co 1. net
(530)872-6304 r" CnnV1,'&h! tccqyafy,na
5th District Supervisor's Offlce,
County of'Butte,Board of Supervisors, Chair
747 Elliott Road
Paradise, CA. 95969-393'9
From: Read, Darren@CALFIRE [maiIto:Darren.Read@fire.ca.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2016 8:23 AM
To:Connelly, Bill <BConnelly@buttecounty.net>; Wahl, Larry<LWahl@buttecounty.net>;Teeter, Doug
<DTeeter@buttecounty.net>; Kirk, Maureen<MKirk@buttecouintynet>; BOS, District 4<District4@ buttecounty.net>
Cc: Read, Darren <Da rre n:.Read @fire.ca.gov>
Subject:Aviation Water Rescue Training 4-14-16
Board Members,
I wanted to make you aware of this training going on next week and invite you to stop by and check it out. All
of the information is contained in the attached document.
Thanks
Darren Read
Interim Unit Chief
,CAL FIRE
Butte County Fire Department
(530) 282-2255, Cell
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From: Sjolund, Garrett@CALFIRE
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 201.6 3:35 PM
To: CALFIRE BTU Executive Chiefs; CALFIRE BTU Battalion Chiefs; Aldrich, Mary�`ra CALFRE
Subject- Aviation Water Rescue Training 4-14-16
Chiefs,
Attached is information including the objectives and timelines for the aviation water rescue training occurring next
Thursday 4/14/16 at the after bay off Larkin Road. Participants thus far are CALFIRE, CA National Guard, BCSO and SAC
Metro. This event will provide rescue crews lifelike opportunities to perform agency specific air rescue techniques via hoist
or short haul operations. All are welcome to come by and watch. If you have any questions please let me know. Thank
you.
Garrett,Sjol nd
Battalion Chief
5 FFR -t3ui;'te i'.iiriiit
Chic*Air Attack Base
1335 Fortress St.Chico,CA 95973
(530)521-8053
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CAL FIRE Water Rescue Training
Thursday April 14, 2016------Aviation/Water Rescue Training
Oboes:
-Integrate training between air rescue helicopters with hoist capabilities and water rescue technicians
from CAL FIRE and the California National Guard
-Discuss helicopter capabilities and limitations, hoist rescue operations, loading of aircraft for personnel
and equipment,aircraft communication and coordination between agency policies and guidelines
-Cover water incident search techniques and victim marking for aerial resources
-Discuss potential challenges for rescuers and aircraft and associated risk management
-Discuss Incident organization considerations
-Utilize Water Rescue Operational trained personnel as resources for air operations personnel hoist
training.
The training will be conducted in a safe and efficient manner utilizing a risk analysis and limiting
exposure of the rescuers and students to high risk situations.
Aerial resources:
CAL FIRE will have two hoist capable aircraft available.
The California National Guard will also have two hoist capable aircraft available.
CAL FIRE Butte Unit will have a dedicated rescue team with divers available and deployed at the training
site.
Topics to be covered:
Personnel loading/ unloading safety considerations, operating limits of aircraft, crew safety briefings,
loading of equipment, boats, PPE etc., hand signals, com,
Static water hoist of victims: Site-Thermalito Afterbay.This drill will simulate victims in need of rescue
from static water.The aircraft will perform hoist rescues of the simulated victims.
Victim rescue from a vehicle in water:Site-Thermalito Afterbay-This drill will simulate a victim needing
to be rescued from the roof of a partially submerged vehicle.The aircraft will perform a hoist, quick pick
or hover step rescue from the vehicle roof.
Victim rescue from dynamic water: Site- Feather River. Drill will simulate a victims needing rescue from
moving water. Aircraft will perform capture and hoist rescue or quick pick of simulated victims
Crew and equipment shuttle: Site-Thermalito Afterbay-This drill will involve a crew shuttle to a remote
location and the unloading of personnel and equipment.This drill is meant to simulate the need to
deposit a rescue team and their equipment in a remote location.
General timeline:
0830-1630
0830 All aircraft on the deck,fuel and rig
Each agency ship to come with tender, crew-chief and rescuer(minimum)
0900- Discussion on water rescue incidents
-Search techniques
-Victim marking
-Helicopter coordination
-incident organization
-Communication
-Potential challenges
-Risk management
-Hand signals
1000 Safety briefing pilots/crews.Air safety/ground safety
1015 Diver orientation to aircraft
1015 students dress/ ID "rescue teams"/PPE check
1040 Victims to the water
1045 rotors turn
Communications:
Tac net-instructors (TBD)
Air to ground: CDF Tac 18 and 25
Air to air(VHF) 124.775
Deck 163.100
Reporting locations:
Students: Larkin Road Boat Launch. Larkin Rd,just South of Oroville Airport.
Aircraft:Thermalito Afterbay, Larkin Road Boat Launch.
Lat: 39° 28.0972 Lon:121' 37.8318
Deck/TOLA/air to air-VHF
A/G:CDF Tac 18 and 25
Air Guard: 168.625
Command: CDF Command 7 Tone 1
Tactical: None Assigned for Air Opps