This is not your everyday training and definitely not for the faint-hearted! Five specialist rappel dispatchers from the Ovens and Heyfield fire districts and Melbourne recently completed Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET). Attendees’ skills and knowledge were put to the test in a life-like simulation of a helicopter in-water landing, where they were required to safely exit the simulator when it was fully inverted. This training equips our people with the skills they need in the event

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4.3M views · 14K reactions | Have you done this? Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) is essential for anyone who routinely flies over water. Thanks to LifeFlight for the video! | Vertical Magazine | Facebook

> We must do all we can to prevent mishaps during missions, but if it does occur, safety drills can save lives. To do this drill realistically, the SAF uses a Helicopter Underwater Escape Training facility. Under a controlled environment, SAF crew practice steps to take when a helicopter ditches underwater. Here’s a video. The Singapore Army The Republic of Singapore Air Force Republic of Singapore Navy | Ng Eng Hen