Heli Rappel (short for helicopter rappel) is a high-risk rescue and deployment technique used by firefighters, rescuers, and some military units. It involves descending from a hovering helicopter using a rope when the aircraft cannot safely land. Purpose Heli rappel is used when: 🔘The terrain is too steep, forested, or unstable for landing 🔘There’s an urgent need to insert rescuers quickly (e.g., wildland fires, mountain rescues) 🔘Access by ground is too slow or impossible How It Works 🔘The