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Aircraft responses for structural firefighters

Have you had the misfortune of responding to an aircraft incident? Is your department prepared if you do? Hundreds of aircraft suffer mishaps off-airport every year, more often in jurisdictions without airports. Firefighters who have never touched the outside of an aircraft are now responsible for fire suppression, stabilization, extrication, and working with state and federal investigators. Even a small aircraft accident away from an airport can be a challenge. Hortonville Consulting LLC can help. Our instructors have all responded to aircraft incidents and accidents, and have worked with federal and state investigators. Our class on aircraft firefighting for structural firefighters addresses:

  • Aircraft types and characteristics
  • Aircraft hazards, including ballistic parachutes
  • Fire suppression
  • Aircraft stabilization
  • Aircraft extrication
  • Assisting in the investigative process

The aircraft for structural firefighter’s course is generally 3-4 hours in length, but can be adjusted for the needs of the particular class. This class makes a wonderful evening drill for call/volunteer departments. Contact us for pricing and availability.

Aircraft response for structural firefighters protecting airports

Does your response area include a small airport? Of the thousands of airports in the United States, fewer than 500 have dedicated fire departments, the rest expect the local structural fire department to provide protection. Can your department operate at the airport if needed? Operating at an airport can be a daunting task. There is a different language, different rules, and different responsibilities. This class builds off of the Response for Structural Firefighters class, and addresses:

  • Aircraft types and characteristics
  • Aircraft hazards, including ballistic parachutes
  • Airport environment
  • Airport communications
  • Medical calls and aircraft
  • Fire suppression
  • Aircraft stabilization
  • Aircraft extrication
  • Working with the airport staff
  • Assisting in the investigative process

This class is not intended for fire departments assisting airports with their own, dedicated Airport Rescue and Firefighting staff. Generally, the class will run in the 5- to 7-hour range, depending on the needs of the class. Contact us for pricing and availability.

Working with helicopters

Most fire departments will operate with helicopters at some point, either for medical transport, search and rescue, or even for helicopters being used as cranes. You work with the helicopters, but do you know what to do when something goes wrong? Our Working With Helicopters class addresses:

  • Helicopter types
  • Setting up Landing Zones
  • Working with the flight crew
  • Helicopter mishaps
  • Response to helicopter incidents
  • Helicopter hazards
  • Fire suppression
  • Stabilization and extrication from helicopters
  • Assisting in the investigative process

The Working With Helicopters class is generally 3-4 hours in length, but can be adjusted for the needs of the particular class. This class makes a wonderful evening drill for call/volunteer departments. Contact us for pricing and availability.

Flammable liquids firefighting / Class B foam

So you have an engine with foam. Do you know how to use it? Proper use of foam begins well before a line is pulled off the engine. The right equipment, right foam types, and knowledge of how to put it all together are critical for a successful foam operation. Our foam class addresses:

  • Properties of flammable liquids
  • Types of foam
  • Proportioning
  • Application
  • Ignited vs unignited fuel
  • Live fire demonstration of foams (depending on facility)

The Flammable Liquids Firefighting / Class B Foam course is generally 3-4 hours in length, but can be adjusted for the needs of the particular class. This class makes a wonderful evening drill for call/volunteer departments. Contact us for pricing and availability.

Response to aircraft with ballistic parachute systems

Did you know many small aircraft today contain a rocket powered parachute? Did you know there are few if any warning signs of a ballistic parachute installed inside aircraft? Ballistic parachute systems are one of the greatest hazards facing responders to aircraft incidents, yet they are nearly unknown outside of the airport fire service. Hortonville Consulting LLC can help train your staff not only in the dangers of ballistic parachute systems, but also how to safely mitigate that danger. Our ballistic parachute class addresses:

  • Recognition of ballistic parachute systems
  • Hazards of ballistic parachute systems
  • Response
  • Fireground operations
  • Assistance available on-scene

The Response to Aircraft with Ballistic Parachutes course is generally 3-4 hours in length, but can be adjusted for the needs of the particular class. This class makes a wonderful evening drill for call/volunteer departments. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Other classes are available on request.