Student Profile

We develop targeted training programs for personnel involved with search and rescue, military, EMS, fire department, law enforcement, Off Shore/Oil Rigs and other emergency services that wish to utilize helicopters to perform rescue operations.

We Teach All Aspects of Aerial Emergency Response

• Rappelling
• Hoisting (Breeze Eastern, Goodrich Internal, Goodrich External)
• High Rise Rescue
• Mountain/Cliff Rescue
• Short-Hauling
• Helo-Casting
• Swift Water Rescue
• Ocean Rescue
• Rescue Hoist Preventative Maintenance

Course Format

Priority 1 Air Rescue's Helicopter Rescue/ Special Operations training is offered in four different course formats to meet your specific needs:

Option 1: Basic Helicopter Rescue Program

Option 2: Advanced Mission Helicopter Rescue Program

Option 3: Helicopter Special Operations Program

Option 4: Custom Training Course

Heli-Technician Rescue Aircrew

The training syllabuses are composed of 9 modules designed to train personnel involved in helicopter rescue and special operations in order to produce qualified Heli-Technicians to meet operational requirements and FAA and Transport Canada standards.

These comprehensive training programs combine classroom instruction and intensive hands on field operations with access to qualified and progressive Heli-Tech aircrew instructors providing clear direction and leadership.  

Trainees will be issued a P1AR manual or pre-read CD, the emphasis is on encouraging participants to build a strong foundation prior to commencing the training and become knowledgeable in the principles and concepts of helicopter safety and human external cargo.

The training syllabus include ground school, static aircraft, demonstration and flight training, practice simulations and challenge scenerios.

Extensive technical and emergency procedures training is provided.

Certification

A Certificate will be issued to students who successfully complete the required program performance standards. They will receive certification of FAA (FARS), Canadian Air Regulations and Standards (CARS) training.

Additional Emergency Response Training

Heli-Technician Ground Technical Rescue Training

Medical Training

• Emergency First Responder
• Advanced Medical - Life Support Paramedic

Special Operations (Tactical Tracking/Security)

The instructors are experts in special operations and tactical field tracking. Training focuses on skills, procedures and standardization and operational requirements to meet the customer’s needs.

Pilot Training

Flight training will provide procedures and practice in Human External Cargo while deliniating the many hazards associated with hoisting, rappelling, short-hauling, helo-casting, and fast roping.

External Load Training

Vertical Reference Training

This training is designed to provide pilots and aircrew with the skills necessary to operationally work and helicopters focusing on the carriage of external loads.

Fire Fighting (Bambi Bucket / Belly Tank)

This training provides instruction and practical for ground and air based fire fighting.