SOG 329 MEDIVAC Helicopter Landing Zones
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Upon arrival at the LZ location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the driver engineer consider when positioning apparatus for fire suppression operations?

    <p>Access to a fixed water source and availability of foam system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the LZ Supervisor mark the LZ corners if red auxiliary lights are not available?

    <p>With half-mile lights set to strobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel operating in or near an LZ do when approaching or walking away from the aircraft?

    <p>Approach and walk away from the aircraft from the side only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with unshielded apparatus lighting to prevent it from affecting the vision of the pilot?

    <p>Turn it off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reasonable step to take to prevent third parties from using a UAS or laser pointer during LZ operations?

    <p>Shut down any UAS or laser pointer being employed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the two vehicles at the borders of the LZ do to prevent blinding the vehicle driver engineers?

    <p>Position themselves opposite each other with headlights facing the center of the LZ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be cleared from the scene after the helicopter has departed?

    <p>All LZ markers or landing aides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is advised when an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or laser pointer is being employed during LZ operations?

    <p>Shut down any UAS or laser pointer being employed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many firefighters should be in full personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), prepared to deploy attack lines?

    <p>At least two firefighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel wear when operating in or near an LZ?

    <p>Helmet and eye protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be deployed if red auxiliary lights are wanted at the LZ?

    <p>Two vehicles with headlights facing inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should personnel secure loose objects near an LZ?

    <p>Tie them down with rope or tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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