In any disaster situation, the helicopter dominates the rescue and recovery scene. The Bell Helicopter Training Academy First Responder Helicopter Safety Training Program will provide First Responders with information about the dangers, hazards, and safety precautions of the helicopter environment and the skills necessary to protect themselves and others. Offered as a DVD set, this low-cost training alternative will allow any agency, regardless of size, location or budget to benefit from this essential safety training.

Because getting home matters.

Major Learning Objectives:

Basic knowledge of the 407 helicopter's capabilities as an emergency air vehicle, airframe configuration design, aircraft operating systems.
Hazards involved in operating around helicopters and the safety precautions required.
Immediate actions required by the First Responder when first on scene, Helispot (landing zone) selection, operational hazards and situational awareness.
Actions and procedures necessary to affect a safe recovery of pilot, crew and passengers.

This program is organized into the following modules:

1. Program Introduction

2. Helicopter Capabilities and General Description

3. Helicopter Safety Procedures

4. Helicopter Rescue Operations

Bonus DVD contains the following items:

1. Fifty (50) question exam and answer key. The exam may be used as desired by the agency presenting the training.

2. Sample Certificate of Completion of Training. Agencies may use this certificate or their own.

3. User checklists in card format to be used by specific First Responders. Checklists contain safety information specific to the First Responders task or function.

4. Program critique form with links to the Bell Helicopter Training Academy.

5. Interactive helispot exercise.

6. Additional bonus training materials.

7. Short videos of subject matter expert teaching points.

For more information on this program click on the brochure link below, to order the complete training package click on the DVD order form link below.

DVD Order Form