Fire Services
Advanced Course I
The continuing education in handling a helicopter is considered to deepen the knowledge and extend the tasks of firefighters during a firefighting operation with a helicopter.
When fighting fires in impassable terrain, the use of helicopters is an efficient means. For more than ten years now, Air Zermatt trains fire brigades from all over Switzerland and abroad accordingly. As the first helicopter company in Switzerland, the helicopter courses for fire brigades are certified by the Fire Service Coordination Switzerland (FKS).
Due to high demand, Air Zermatt developed continuing education courses for fire fighters in 2016. The courses are designed for participants who have completed the Basic Course for Firefighters on Working with Helicopters.
The advanced courses build on what was taught in the basic course and are supplemented by additional practical activities. They allow participants to deepen their knowledge, and they train firefighters for additional tasks during a firefighting operation involving a helicopter.
Course objectives
- Deepen knowledge acquired in the basic course
- Introduction to reconnaissance and search flights
- Communication and briefing with pilots during reconnaissance and search flights
Content
Theory:
- Knowledge review from basic course
- Repetition of practice activity on loading materials
- Repetition of working with a helicopter
Introduction:
- Reconnaissance and search flights for operation leaders
- Searching for and finding obstacles
- Communicating with pilots
Practical component in the field:
- Positioning fall protection
- Embarking and disembarking while hovering in difficult terrain
- Safe displacement in difficult terrain
Return flight and final briefing at the heliport.
Course information
| Location: | Heliport Zermatt |
| Size: | Max. 12 people |
| Course dates: | June 20, 2025 | June 27, 2025 |
| Duration: | 1 day |
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| Target group: | Firefighters |
| Requirements: | Completion of Basic Course |
| Training opportunities: | Advanced Course II |
| Course price: | CHF 600 per person (including lunch) |
| Language of instruction: | German |
Download course flyer (only available in German)
If you have any questions or wish to register by phone, please contact us on +41 27 570 70 70 or by e-mail at training@air-zermatt.ch.