Rescue Training & Rescue & Aviation Life Support Equipment
The State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is a public law enforcement agency. The Aircraft Operations Unit, a specialized section, was tasked by the General Assembly to provide aerial rescues and recovery missions in times of disaster or need.
The selected vendor will provide the following classes/training:
A.
Long-line training (FAA compliant Part 133 Class B External Cargo Training)
This training will consist of 3 days total for up to 5 pilots.
1 day classroom (1/2 day static aircraft) and 2 days flight training.
Upon successful completion, the pilots will receive certification to FAA Part 133 Class B External Cargo.
This training will be accomplished in the local area of Raleigh, NC using NCSHP Bell 407 helicopter.
The vendor will provide all specialized long-line equipment (eg. aircraft fall protection, harnesses, helicopter rigging,
rescue devices, and any other additional safety equipment) at no additional charge to be used during this training.
The training syllabus will include, but not limited to the following:
Standards and regulations, external load classifications, cargo hooks and lifting equipment, hand
signals and recommended checklists, pre-flight load calculation, HOGE performance, flight approach
theory, emergency procedures and flight training.
B.
Rescue training (FAA compliant Part 133 Class D short-haul and rappel system)
This training will consist of 12 days (two (2) sessions of six (6) days each) for up to 7 pilots and 12 rescue specialists.
Upon successful completion, the aircrews will receive certification to FAA Part 133 Class D.
This training will be accomplished in the local area of Raleigh, NC using NCSHP Bell 407 helicopter.
The vendor will provide all specialized rescue equipment (e.g., aircraft fall protection, harnesses, helicopter rigging, rappel
and rescue devices and any additional safety equipment) at no additional charge to be used during this training.
The training syllabus will include, but not limited to the following:
Standards and regulations, ground safety orientation, fundamentals of rescue, communications,
emergency procedures, equipment orientation/functions, technical systems skills, rescue operations,
SAR Short-haul rappelling exercises, swift-water/flood rescue training.
C. NCSHP shall also be able to exercise the privilege of purchasing up to $18,800 worth of equipment through the approved
vendor. T his purchase will include, but not limited to, rescue equipment (e.g., ropes, harnesses, rigging, liters, etc.) and/or
aviation life support equipment (e.,g. flight helmets, boots, flight gloves, flight suits, etc.). This equipment is essential to
conduct safe operation of the aircraft during rescue operations.
D. During training, vendor will provide a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rescue operations in a Bell
407 helicopter to be used by the NCSHP aviation unit. Upon completion of training, the rescue SOP will become property of
the NCSHP to modify as needed.
