# 19 - Helicopter Evacuation

<tip>

**DO**

</tip>

```checklist
1. [ ] VHF on Ch 16 to communicate with the helicopter .................... SET
2. [ ] if rescue area is aft ................................ WIND 30° PORT BOW
3. [ ] if rescue area is forward ....................... WIND 30° STARBOARD BOW
4. [ ] All deck area from loose gear .................................. CLEARED
5. [ ] Rescue area .................................................... CLEARED
6. [ ] Flag to indicate wind direction ................................. FLYING
7. [ ] Rescue area at night ....................................... ILLUMINATED
8. [ ] Rubber gloves to handle winch wire ............................... READY
```

<caution>

**DON'T**

</caution>

```checklist
9.  [ ] Fire rockets or use line-throwing appliances in vicinity of helicopter ....... DO NOT
10. [ ] Illuminate the helicopter .................................................... DO NOT
11. [ ] Touch the winch man, stretcher or winch hook until it has been earthed ....... DO NOT
12. [ ] Secure any lines passed down from helicopter ................................. DO NOT
```