The paratroopers-firefighters made descents from the MI-8 helicopter to the ground using a special trigger device (SUR). Descents were carried out from a height of 20 meters. From such a height, paratrooper-firefighters have to work directly in extinguishing forest fires.

A helicopter can approach the ground as far as the treetops allow. Some paratrooper firemen have more than 50 helicopter descents. They put out fires in different regions of the country. Practicing the skills of the "forest special forces” was conducted by experienced mentors - pilot-observers, managers of flight-production and air-fire services.

It should be noted that it is not always possible to reach the area of ​​the current forest fire by ground transportation, and when delivering forces and means by aviation, it is not possible to select a site for a safe landing. In such cases, the decision is made to land in the fire area with a helicopter. The pilot-observer from the air selects a landing area suitable for the descent of paratroopers-firemen, with a size of at least 5x5 meters between the trees. The helicopter hovers above this "well” at a height of at least 10 meters above the treetops (the height to the ground should not exceed 45 meters). The pilot-observer opens the door and drops a particularly strong (900 kg to break) 50-meter cord, through which the paratroopers-firemen descend directly from the helicopter to the ground using a trigger roller device.

During the training, the interaction of the pilot-observer and the paratroopers-firemen, the speed of descent (average - three meters per second), the correct landing and much more.

On the same day, we underwent training sessions on the delivery, coupler-uncoupling of tank P-1.00 (with a volume of 1000 liters), used to deliver water to the place of a forest fire in an inaccessible area. With the help of a sling, to the helicopter, the tank P 1.00 is filled with water and is delivered to the area of ​​the active fire. From the tank, the paratrooper firemen can fill their backpack fire extinguishers and extinguish the fire already on the ground.

Also, the observer pilots worked out the accuracy of the discharge of water to the center of fire with the help of a spillway device (APU). It should be noted that working with the spillway device is difficult and dangerous and requires high training of flight personnel.

May 31, 2019 in the Medeu branch of the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park, special tactical exercises were conducted to extinguish fires "FIRE-2019”.

Prior to the conduct of fire and tactical exercises by the Chief of the Emergency Situations Department of Almaty, Major General of the Fire Service Aubakirov SG An inspection of the readiness of fire fighting equipment, fire extinguishing equipment and personnel was carried out.

According to the teachings legend, during the air patrolling of the mountain part of Zailiyskiy Alatau, at 11 hours and 20 minutes an observer pilot of the Almaty aviation department found a fire in the Ayusai gorge.

The pilot-observer of the Almaty Aviation Branch transmits information about the fire to the republican dispatching service of the State Enterprise "Kazavialesokhrana":

- "Ignition in Medeu branch, south-eastern slope of Ayusay gorge. Area 2 ha. Lit forest.

With the help of loudspeakers installed on the aircraft, the guests are notified about the created dangerous situation in which it is necessary to leave the territory of the natural boundary.

Information about the fire is transmitted to the uniform emergency dispatcher service of the Emergency Situations Department of Almaty and the central fire communication center of the Operational Control Center of the forces and facilities of SPiASR of Emergency Situations of Almaty.

Strong wind and dry weather contribute to the rapid spread of fire in the forest.

On alert, the ground guard units of the Medeu branch, Ile-Alatau SNNP, reach the site of fire. Mobile brigades of foresters penetrate to the epicenter of fire by high-passable cars, where they fight the flame with the help of backpack fire extinguishers, firecrackers and shovels.

The paratroopers-firefighters of the Almaty Aviation Branch of the State Enterprise "Kazavialesokohrana" equipped with backpack forest fire extinguishers RLA-M and blower come to the aid of representatives of the forestry. Senior group, instructor of the fire-fighting team Aisarov Anatoly Samokhunovich. His work experience in Kazavialezashite is calculated since 1984 and he has more than 500 forest fires eliminated.

Receiving introductory, rescued reinforcements immediately came to "battle" with the fire element. To contain fire, the burning area around the perimeter is covered with a protective strip of special foam. With the help of backpack fire extinguishers, firemen try to stop the spread of fire.

Devouring the forest, the flame quickly spreads along the mountainside and overtakes people evacuating from the emergency zone.

The Mi-8 helicopter arrives at the site of fire with water drain devices on the external sling, and makes an aimed discharge of water to the fire centers. A few minutes later, a Ka-32 helicopter equipped with a horizontal fire extinguishing system comes to the aid of the G8.

With the help of the Mi-8 helicopter, rescue teams and dog trainers are delivered to the aid of the injured to search, provide first aid and evacuate them to a safe area.

At 11 hours and 45 minutes, an operational fire fighting headquarters is created at the site of the fire, which collects, processes and analyzes data on the situation in a fire, takes into account and distributes forces and means to combat sites, develops a fire extinguishing plan.

Police officers are cordoning off a localized and liquidated fire zone in order to prevent unauthorized entry into the fire zone.

The forces and facilities of the SPiASR Emergency Situations Center of Almaty, the SPiASR Emergency Situations Department of the Almaty Region, frequency converter No. 7, frequency converter No. 6, and Almaty Tazaly watering machines are involved in extinguishing fire. Fire departments arrange a massive water attack, preventing the fire from spreading further.

Rescuers of the rescue service of Almaty found two victims who are transported to the brigade of the center of disaster medicine for first aid.

At 12 hours and 30 minutes, the existing edge of the fire was stopped at all sites, and work was under way to localize and extinguish individual fires. At 1 pm, conditional foci are located in all directions.

Announced the collection of additional formations in the camp. The chief of the fire fighting operational headquarters announces the elimination of the fire.

In total, the exercise involved more than 120 people, more than 20 units of special equipment, 3 helicopters, 1 aircraft.

On May 31, 2019 in the territory of the Karkaraly State National Natural Park, the territorial fire and tactical exercises to extinguish natural fires were held under the chairmanship of the deputy akim of the Karkaraly region and the director of the Karkaraly SNNP.

The exercises were held with the aim of practicing the actions of officials of the district, city akimat, the leadership of the KGNPP and the Karkaraly aviation department with departure to the place of possible burning, prompt involvement in extinguishing fires and means, improving practical skills in organizing and managing fire extinguishing, managing attracted forces and means .

Prior to the fire and tactical exercises, an inspection was made of the preparedness of fire fighting equipment, fire extinguishing equipment and personnel.

According to the legend of the exercise, during the aviation patrols of the protected area in the 4th quarter of Karkaraly forestry, the center of a forest fire was detected by an observer pilot of the Karkaraly aviation branch of the State Enterprise "Kazavialesookhrana".

From the aircraft to the place of fire, the landing of paratroopers-firefighters with fire extinguishing equipment is carried out. Having received the introductory, paratrooper firefighters quickly begin to extinguish the fire. At the same time, the state of fire is explored from the air, the prospect of its development is assessed, the spread of fire and the process of extinguishing is monitored, the alignment of forces and means along the fire perimeter is adjusted. In connection with the rapid spread of the fire element (due to strong wind and dry weather), a decision is made to attract additional forces and means.

After some time, forces and facilities of the Fire and Emergency Response Service of the Emergency Situations Department, Forest Fire Stations of the KGNPP of the city of Karkaralinsk, medical services, communication service, police of the city of Karkaralinsk, as well as voluntary fire fighting units arrive at the fire site.

Came to the rescue unit immediately enter the "battle" with the fire element. At the site of the fire, an operational fire fighting headquarters is created, which collects, processes and analyzes data on the fire situation, takes into account and distributes forces and means to combat sites, develops a fire extinguishing plan. Employees of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Karkaraly District carry out the cordoning of the fire containment zone and fire suppression, in order to prevent unauthorized entry into the fire zone. An ambulance team organizes the work of a medical aid station.

 After a long and persistent struggle in all areas, the existing edge of the fire was stopped, work is underway to localize and extinguish individual fires.

Announced the collection of additional formations in the camp. The chief of the fire fighting operational headquarters announces the elimination of the fire.

According to the results of the fire and tactical exercises, a meeting of the operational headquarters was held with the involvement of the leaders of all functional groups, where the course of the exercise was reviewed and its results were summed up.

In total, more than 47 people, 10 units of special equipment and a Mi-2 helicopter were involved in the exercises.

According to the organizers of the exercise, these activities are carried out to work out the skills of extinguishing forest fires in conditions as close to real as possible, outflowing all the nuances that may arise during the liquidation of a real fire, interaction of all operational services and ensuring fire safety.