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I-300 MODULE 10 Air Operations
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I-300 MODULE 10
Air Operations
Module 10 Objectives
Describe the function and general duties associated with each element of the Air Operations Branch organization
Diagram a full Air Branch organization using a simulated scenario
Describe the function and use of the ICS Form 220, Air Operations Summary
Use of Aircraft on Incidents
Fire suppressionMedivac Search and RescueNatural DisastersMaritime IncidentsLaw EnforcementLogistical support Hauling equipment and/or
personnel
Reconnaissance/MappingForest / Land Management
Reasons to establish Air Ops Branch
Incident Commander or Ops Section Chief’s Work Load or Span of Control
Tactical & logistical air support is needed
Multi agency and/or private aircraft involved
Helo and fixed-wing working in same airspace
Safety, Environmental, Weather issues
Helibase/helispots required
Agency policy requires it
Air Operations Organization
Air OperationsBranch Director
Air TacticalGroup Supervisor
Air SupportGroup Supervisor
Helicopter Coordinator
Air Tanker/Fixed WingCoordinator
Helibases
Helispots
Air Operations Branch Director
Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD) supervises the air operations branch
AOBD reports to Operations Section Chief
If no AOBD, then air operations branch is supervised by the Operations Section Chief
AOBD is responsible for managing all air operations, both tactical and logistical
The AOBD is always ground based
Responsibilities of AOBD
Obtain briefing from Ops Sections Chief
Organize preliminary Air Operations
Supervise Branch personnel
Initiate request for Temporary Flight Restrictions
Help prepare the Incident Action Plan
Perform operational planning for air operations
Prepare and distribute Air Operations Summary Worksheet (ICS Form 220)
Air Operations Summary Worksheet
ICS Form 220
Air Operations Summary Worksheet
When completed, the Air Ops Summary Worksheet is distributed to the
Air Support Group and to
any airbase or airport facilities supporting the incident
ICS Form 220
Responsibilities of AOBD
Evaluate Helibase & helispot locations
Establish procedures for emergencies
Schedule approved flights of non-incident aircraft into incident area
Evaluate requests for non-tactical use of aircraft
Resolve violations of TFR’s
Monitor for accidents/initiate investigations
Maintain Unit Log (ICS Form 214)
Air Tactical Group Supervisor
Responsible for coordinating airborne tactical operations for fixed and/or rotor wing aircraft.May assign and supervise coordinatorsto work with their respective aircraft: Fixed Wing – Air Tanker/Fixed-Wing Coordinator Rotary Wing – Helicopter Coordinator
Usually operates from an airborne location
Responsibilities of ATGS
Determine type and quantity of aircraft
Determine availability of additional aircraft
Evaluate if available aircraft are capable of accomplishing job objectives
Manage all air tactical activities
Coordinate flights into restricted air space by non-incident aircraft
Responsibilities of ATGS
Report on violations of restricted air space
Recommend tactical strategy to approved ground contact. Advise Air Ops Branch Director
Report conflicts in air traffic control system caused by incident air activities
Report accidents/near misses to Air Ops Branch Director
Supervises helicopter and fixed wing coordinators
Helicopter Coordinator
Responsible for the coordinationof all airborne helicopters, whether on tactical or logistical missionsCan be in the air or on the groundReports to the Air Tactical Group Supervisor
Helicopter Coordinator Duties
Determine if available helicopters are capable of accomplishing objectivesIdentify potential hazardsCoordinate air traffic control proceduresCoordinate radio frequenciesTogether with Air Tactical Group Supervisor, make assignments for helicopter operationsEnsure that night flight procedures are followed
Helicopter Coordinator Duties
Supervise all helicopter activities
Coordinate activities with other air ops personnel
Maintain observation of assigned area
Report accidents/near misses to Air Tactical Group Supervisor or Air Ops Branch Director
Air Tanker/Fixed-Wing Coordinator Duties
Determine fixed-wing aircraft capabilities
Maintain observation of assigned area
Coordinate air traffic control procedures
Coordinate air frequencies
Supervise all fixed-wing activities
Implement safety procedures
Report incidents or accidents
Air Support Group
Provide fuel and supplies
Load equipment and resources
Retardant mixing and loading
Enforce safety regulations
Aircraft parking
Maintain aircraft
Maintain records
Air Support Group Supervisor
Provides logistical support to helicopters operating on an incident
Manages helibase and helispot operations
Responsible to maintain liaison with fixed wing air bases
Reports to the Air Ops Branch Director
ASGS Duties
Ensure adequate retardant and dust abatement chemicalsIdentify helibase and helispot locationsEnsure personnel and equipment needs at helibase and helispots are metProvide crash rescue for bases and spotsImplement dust abatement proceduresImplement safety procedures
Helibase Manager
Manages all activities at helibase and helispots
Reports to the Air Support Group Supervisor
Fills subordinate positions as needed
Ensures adequate supply of resources
available at helibase
Positions reporting to Helibase Manager
Deck Coordinator – manages helibase landing area for personnel and cargo movement
Loadmaster – responsible for safe loading or cargo and personnel
Parking Tender – responsible for takeoff and landing helicopters
Takeoff and Landing Controller –coordinates arriving and departing helicopters and movement on the base
Positions reporting to Helibase Manager
Radio Operator – establishes communication between helicopters and helibase
Helicopter Timekeeper – records time for all helicopters assigned to the helibase
Helispot Manager – coordinates safe and efficient takeoffs and landings at helispots and manages all resources/supplies assigned to the helispot
Module 10
Exercise
Air Operations Summary Worksheet
Module 10 Objectives
Describe the function and general duties associated with each element of the Air Operations Branch organization
Diagram a full Air Branch organization using a simulated scenario
Describe the function and use of the ICS Form 220, Air Operations Summary
