Orange County Sheriff completes hoist training wtih AH+RT

Orange County Sheriff completes hoist training wtih AH+RT

12-May-2016 Source: AH+RT

Advanced Helicopter+Rescue Techniques completes Initial Hoist Training with Orange County Sheriff’s Air Support Unit. The training was performed in Orange County and provided Ground Training as well as Technical Ground and Flight Training.

Orange County Sheriffs Sgt. Bill Fitzgerald says, “ the training was tailored to our needs extremely well, conducted and adjusted to an organization like ours.” He also adds, “having training with AH+RT helps our organization improve flight safety, be more efficient in hoist rescue, and most important, to set standards for training and execution of hoist rescue with our Bell UH-1H and AS350B3 aircraft.” Further he added, “the professionalism shown by AH+RT instructors was outstanding, their knowledge of hoist rescue techniques and how they instructed it was absolutely amazing.”

Co-founder and pilot Chris Hartnell says AH+RT’s team has committed itself to improving operational safety industry-wide. “We formed our team based upon a recognition of needs within the helicopter industry for fullservice training covering all elements of fire and rescue operations,” stated Hartnell. “Achieving safe and effective operations has been the core of success for our team during decades of flight and rescue operations,” added Hartnell. “With this experience base, AH+RT knows safety is paramount and that we have vested interest in the success of each and every one of our customers.”

Director of Program Development Perry Esquer states “We are excited to offer more training opportunities this year which will ultimately benefit every aviation/rescue program by increasing the mission capability, performance and standardization.” Esquer adds “with our training programs and equipment sales of the worlds best rescue and safety equipment, AH+RT continues to expand its service capabilities allowing clients to achieve maximum safety and operational effectiveness.

Advanced Helicopter + Rescue Techniques offers a combination of training specializing in helicopter wildland firefighting (day/night/NVG), advanced NVG rescue operations, day, night, land, mountainous and water environment flying, technical rescue as well as tactical operations.

The company is also working closely with Simplex Aerospace to offer aerial firefighting training and systems installation training. Mark Zimmerman, Simplex’s President & CEO states: “Offering Simplex’s customers comprehensive training and support services is key to ensure overall flight safety and mission effectiveness. We are pleased to be working with the experienced, highly capable and professional AH+RT team.”

 

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