Dipsite Manager
This individual typically supervises the Dipsite Manager.
Who is the HEBM
Name two main types of specialized safety equipment must be made available, visible, and accessible at the dipsite
What are fire extinguishers and crash rescue kits?
Dipsites should be located close to the incident area to allow for this operational trio: quick turnaround, easy access, and plenty of what?
What is water
What is the Dipsite Manager responsible for maintaining with the helibase, pilots, and other ICS positions?
What is radio communications
What qual is recommended for assigned dipsite manager
HECM
What type of specialized radio should the Dipsite Manager include, when available, to monitor the assigned rotor wing air-to-air frequency?
What is a VHF-AM or Victor radio
Dipsite selections should provide for approaches and departures aligned with this local atmospheric condition.
What is the prevailing wind?
Before establishing a dipsite, permission must be obtained regarding water usage and from these entities.
Who are the landowners and other affected entities?
What specific planning document, typically located in the IAP, must the Dipsite Manager obtain?
What is the Radio Comms plan, ICS-205
Dipsite personnel should be prepared to perform crash rescue duties and this other fire-related duty in and around the dipsite.
What are fire suppression duties?
What two specific types of dipsite configurations are generally prohibited because they heighten risk and increase pilot workload?
What are one-way and hover-hole dipsites?
The Dipsite Manager must ensure assigned dipsite personnel, such as water tender operators, understand their what?
What are their duties and responsibilities?
Besides monitoring aviation activities, the Dipsite Manager must actively perform this duty as necessary to improve operational safety.
What is mitigating hazards/hazard reduction and safety improvements?
This piece of equipment is necessary to install at the dipsite as needed to indicate critical atmospheric directional information.
What is a wind indicator?
When selecting dip/snorkel sites, attention must be given to hazards associated with the spread of these, often requiring consultation with agency personnel.
What are non-native aquatic species?
What group of officials must the Dipsite Manager coordinate with to assure that the public is clear of dipsite operations?
Who are Law enforcement/public safety and/or PIOs?
Where did you find all this information and what are its two names?
What are the IHOG and PMS 510?
Ground personnel staging areas (for vehicles/water tenders) should not be located near the emergency landing site or under this operational area.
What is the approach and departure path?
This is the name of the Helibase Management form, placed on the display board, that lists dipsites, their location, and mapped hazards.
What is the aviation locations summary / HBM-2?
At the end of each operational period, the Dipsite Manager must perform this administrative duty with the HEBM.
What is provide feedback or report on the days operations?