NWCG S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Course Overview
E-mail comments or suggestions pertaining to this
or any NWCG course to: nwcg_evaluation@nifc.blm.gov
NWCG Website: http://www.nwcg.gov/
Mission Statement
The purpose of NWCG is to coordinate programs of the
participating wildfire management agencies to avoid wasteful
duplication and to provide a means of constructively working
together.
The goal is to provide more effective execution of
each agency
’
s fire management program.
The group provides
a formalized system to agree upon standards of training,
equipment, qualifications, and other operational functions.
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Unit 0 Introduction
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Unit 0 Introduction
1.
Introduce the course coordinator, instructor, and
students.
2.
Review and discuss course logistics.
3.
Present and go over the course overview.
4.
Review and discuss instructor and student course
expectations.
5.
Identify the course references and essential
materials.
6.
Review and discuss the position responsibilities.
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Unit 0 Introduction
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Name and job title
•
Agency, home unit
•
ICS qualifications
•
Experience relative to the position as either a
trainee, or a trainer/coach; both positive and
negative.
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Message and telephone location
•
Cell phone policy
•
Facilities: restrooms, vending, evacuation policy, etc.
•
Local information
•
Computer use
•
Punctuality, meals, and breaks
•
Other concerns
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Unit 0 Introduction
Upon completion of this course, the student will be
able to demonstrate proficiency in all identified areas
of helicopter use
to safely achieve
efficiency and
standardization.
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Unit 0 Introduction
1.
Facilitation/short lectures with PowerPoint
2.
Discussions
3.
Exercises
4.
Hands-on
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To successfully complete the course, students must:
1.
Participate in all classroom discussions, exercises,
and scenarios.
2.
Complete all quizzes.
3.
Achieve 70% or higher on the final
assessment/scenario.
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Student are given the opportunity to comment
on the course and the quality of the instruction.
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Unit 0 Introduction
EXERCISE: Expectations
Instructions:
1.
In your groups, answer the following question and
record it on a flip chart.
What do you expect to gain from this course?
2.
When finished, present your expectations to the
class.
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Students will:
•
Have an interest in becoming a Helicopter
Crewmember (HECM).
•
Exhibit mutual cooperation with the group.
•
Be open-minded to accomplishments during the
course presentation.
•
Participate actively in all of the training exercises
presented in the course.
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Students will:
•
Return to class at stated times.
•
Use what is presented in the course to effectively
perform the duties of a HECM.
•
Not leave the course with any unanswered
questions.
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Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461
•
Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG),
NFES 1885
•
Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous
Materials, NFES 1068
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The Helicopter Crewmember in the Incident
Command System
•
The HECM is a designated member of an Incident
Management organization.
•
The HECM is supervised by the Helicopter Manager
(HMGB), Air Operations section of the Incident
Management organization.
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•
Common tasks and additional specific tasks for the
HECM.
•
Tool for observing and evaluating performance.
•
Must complete the tasking in the PTB to become
qualified as a HECM.
•
The PTB can only be initiated by the home unit.
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The Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) for both Fire and
Resource Exclusive – Use and Call-When-Needed
(CWN) serves as a trained member of a helicopter
crew, assisting the Manager in the performance and
completion of helicopter missions.
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NWCG S-271 Helicopter Crewmember course is aimed at coordinating wildfire management agencies to enhance efficiency and standardization. The course covers various aspects including logistics, introductions, objectives, and instructional methods to ensure proficiency in helicopter use. Participants learn through lectures, discussions, exercises, and hands-on activities provided in a structured setting. For further details and feedback, visit the NWCG website.
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S-271 Helicopter Crewmember National Wildfire National Wildfire Coordinating Group Coordinating Group Mission Statement The purpose of NWCG is to coordinate programs of the participating wildfire management agencies to avoid wasteful duplication and to provide a means of constructively working together. The goal is to provide more effective execution of each agency s fire management program. The group provides a formalized system to agree upon standards of training, equipment, qualifications, and other operational functions. E-mail comments or suggestions pertaining to this or any NWCG course to: nwcg_evaluation@nifc.blm.gov NWCG Website: http://www.nwcg.gov/ Slide 0-1 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Slide 0-2 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Unit 0 - Objectives 1. Introduce the course coordinator, instructor, and students. 2. Review and discuss course logistics. 3. Present and go over the course overview. 4. Review and discuss instructor and student course expectations. 5. Identify the course references and essential materials. 6. Review and discuss the position responsibilities. Slide 0-3 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Introductions Name and job title Agency, home unit ICS qualifications Experience relative to the position as either a trainee, or a trainer/coach; both positive and negative. Slide 0-4 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Course Logistics Message and telephone location Cell phone policy Facilities: restrooms, vending, evacuation policy, etc. Local information Computer use Punctuality, meals, and breaks Other concerns Slide 0-5 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Course Objective Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in all identified areas of helicopter use to safely achieve efficiency and standardization. Slide 0-6 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Instructional Methods 1. Facilitation/short lectures with PowerPoint 2. Discussions 3. Exercises 4. Hands-on Slide 0-7 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Student Assessment/Evaluation To successfully complete the course, students must: 1. Participate in all classroom discussions, exercises, and scenarios. 2. Complete all quizzes. 3. Achieve 70% or higher on the final assessment/scenario. Slide 0-8 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Course Evaluation Form Student are given the opportunity to comment on the course and the quality of the instruction. Slide 0-9 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Student Expectations EXERCISE: Expectations Instructions: 1. In your groups, answer the following question and record it on a flip chart. What do you expect to gain from this course? 2. When finished, present your expectations to the class. Slide 0-10 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Instructor Expectations Students will: Have an interest in becoming a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM). Exhibit mutual cooperation with the group. Be open-minded to accomplishments during the course presentation. Participate actively in all of the training exercises presented in the course. Slide 0-11 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Instructor Expectations Students will: Return to class at stated times. Use what is presented in the course to effectively perform the duties of a HECM. Not leave the course with any unanswered questions. Slide 0-12 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Reference Materials Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461 Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG), NFES 1885 Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials, NFES 1068 Slide 0-13 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Helicopter Crewmember The Helicopter Crewmember in the Incident Command System The HECM is a designated member of an Incident Management organization. The HECM is supervised by the Helicopter Manager (HMGB), Air Operations section of the Incident Management organization. Slide 0-14 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Position Task Book Common tasks and additional specific tasks for the HECM. Tool for observing and evaluating performance. Must complete the tasking in the PTB to become qualified as a HECM. The PTB can only be initiated by the home unit. Slide 0-15 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember HECM Duties The Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) for both Fire and Resource Exclusive Use and Call-When-Needed (CWN) serves as a trained member of a helicopter crew, assisting the Manager in the performance and completion of helicopter missions. Slide 0-16 Unit 0 Introduction
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember Questions? Slide 0-17 Unit 0 Introduction
