Crab
You must read people's post properly and not try and quote posters with what you think they said.
HF - you seem you want to have your cake and eat it - either SOPs are the only options
I never said SOPs were the ONLY option. In post 61 I described how we operate in the NS - it is not a the low level environment you are used to. In post 77 I said quite clearly
It is never the only option but it is the basis for what ever the Captain does
Below I quote the fire drill for a 365N2
ENGINE BAY FIRE IN FLIGHT
Indications: FIRE
1. Engine IDENTIFY
2. NG REDUCE TO ABOUT 85%
3. Airspeed REDUCE TOWARDS 80 KIAS
4. Signs Of Fire CHECK
5. Affected Engine Red Handle CLOSE
6. Affected Engine Yellow Handle CLOSE
7. Heating OFF
8. Affected Engine Boost Pumps OFF
9. First Fire Extinguisher OPERATE BELOW 80 KIAS
10. EXT RH or EXT LH CONFIRM ON
11. Radio MAYDAY CALL
If fire persists (1 minute after item 9):
9. Second Fire Extinguisher OPERATE
10. EXT RH or EXT LH CONFIRM ON
If fire warning persists and other signs of fire:
11. LAND IMMEDIATELY
If fire extinguished or warning persists but no other indications of fire:
12. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
If signs of fire subsequently appear:
13. LAND IMMEDIATELY
You will, I hope, see from the drill that after lifting off from a 200ft helideck you will be at 500ft by the time you complete the drill. I doubt any Captain would still climb past 500ft with an firelight on.
I look forward to TC scoring the reply
HF