IHL,
The photos show the crews exiting the aircraft, hover entry is not normally conducted unless the crews are trapped or endangered by fire. The crew normally hikes out to a fire base or rendezvous point.
The crews are very well trained in the procedure and are required do complete a hover exit every three weeks during the fire season in order to remain current. Trust me, they know not to jump off the skids in the 206, we've told them what might happen if they do!
Cheers,
Hollywood
