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What is the role of the LZ Supervisor upon arrival at an LZ location?
What is the role of the LZ Supervisor upon arrival at an LZ location?
- Establish an operating channel for communication with the aircraft
- Confirm with Dispatch that an engine company has been dispatched
- Evaluate the sight for suitability or locate a suitable LZ (correct)
- Directly communicate with the aircraft and request an ETA
What are some of the LZ suitability considerations mentioned in the document?
What are some of the LZ suitability considerations mentioned in the document?
- Availability of artificial fields
- Location within 100 yards of any human activity
- Proximity to response-related or human activity
- Presence of trees, power lines, and other obstructions (correct)
What action should be taken if assigned to establish an LZ at an active incident?
What action should be taken if assigned to establish an LZ at an active incident?
- Advise the pilot of the ETA
- Notify the IC and Dispatch of the location (correct)
- Confirm with Dispatch that an engine company has been dispatched
- Request an operating channel from Dispatch for direct communication with the aircraft
When should the pilot be advised that the LZ is prepared for landing?
When should the pilot be advised that the LZ is prepared for landing?
What should the driver engineer consider when positioning apparatus for fire suppression operations?
What should the driver engineer consider when positioning apparatus for fire suppression operations?
How should the LZ Supervisor mark the LZ corners if red auxiliary lights are not available?
How should the LZ Supervisor mark the LZ corners if red auxiliary lights are not available?
What should personnel operating in or near an LZ do when approaching or walking away from the aircraft?
What should personnel operating in or near an LZ do when approaching or walking away from the aircraft?
What should be done with unshielded apparatus lighting to prevent it from affecting the vision of the pilot?
What should be done with unshielded apparatus lighting to prevent it from affecting the vision of the pilot?
What is a reasonable step to take to prevent third parties from using a UAS or laser pointer during LZ operations?
What is a reasonable step to take to prevent third parties from using a UAS or laser pointer during LZ operations?
What should the two vehicles at the borders of the LZ do to prevent blinding the vehicle driver engineers?
What should the two vehicles at the borders of the LZ do to prevent blinding the vehicle driver engineers?
What should be cleared from the scene after the helicopter has departed?
What should be cleared from the scene after the helicopter has departed?
What is advised when an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or laser pointer is being employed during LZ operations?
What is advised when an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or laser pointer is being employed during LZ operations?
How many firefighters should be in full personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), prepared to deploy attack lines?
How many firefighters should be in full personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), prepared to deploy attack lines?
What should personnel wear when operating in or near an LZ?
What should personnel wear when operating in or near an LZ?
What should be deployed if red auxiliary lights are wanted at the LZ?
What should be deployed if red auxiliary lights are wanted at the LZ?
How should personnel secure loose objects near an LZ?
How should personnel secure loose objects near an LZ?
