GROUND CREW SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING SERVICES (RFFS AVIATION FIRE COVER)
With teams fully trained in line with the Civil Aviation Authority requirements for safe aircraft maneuverers and tasks to take place. We have vehicles and equipment that are fully inspected and maintained to the highest standard as set out in the CAA CAP699 guidelines.
We are able to offer full 24 hour UK coverage to support various operations within the helicopter industry. We are fully licensed and registered dealers in Controlled Oils and therefore we are fully legal and insured to supply JET A1 fuel to all users. With recent ground support and fuel supply at tasks involving Moorland environmental conservation, Moorland firefighting incidents, pleasure flight events, helicopter experiences at air shows, aerial surveillance and inspection as well as assistance We to individual operators/owners.
Some additional services that we can offer include:-
- A mobile service delivering Jet A1 aviation fuel in quantities to suit your needs, predominantly in towable road bowsers, so ideal for agreed remote locations with incidents such as moorland firefighting/maintenance and aerial surveys.
- Competent ground crew services for any helicopter work, including underslung operations.
- Fire cover with teams fully trained to CAA required standards for Rescue fire-fighting services (RFFS) cover, along with vehicles and equipment that are fully inspected and maintained to the highest standard.
- Landing sites in various locations, including the facility for accommodation for pilots and crews.
- Night lighting for occasional/remote landing sites. Including aircraft security overnight or throughout the day.
- Ground support crew training programmes – tailored to individual requirements.
- Any additional support to assist with the planning and running of your own type of helicopter work.
- Ability to provide a 24/7 service to meet the customers’ requirements.
We have a combined experience of 55 years as operational firefighters (which includes fire behaviour and operations, incident management as well as health and safety working in or near to potentially high risk areas), along with over 15 years of experience within the helicopter pleasure flight industry which has given an excellent understanding of the operational and safety aspects involving aircraft.
Training to both our own ground support staff and other helicopter companies has been a comprehensive part of our business with input being given, in conjunction with the CAA regulations on ground operations, fuelling, firefighting, medical and health and safety within the programme – Our aim is to be safe, efficient and working together.
