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?

Upon arrival at the LZ location Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

With half-mile lights set to strobe Signup and view all the answers

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

Approach and walk away from the aircraft from the side only Signup and view all the answers

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

Turn it off 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?

Shut down any UAS or laser pointer being employed 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?

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

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

All LZ markers or landing aides Signup and view all the answers

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

Shut down any UAS or laser pointer being employed 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?

At least two firefighters Signup and view all the answers

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

Helmet and eye protection Signup and view all the answers

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

Two vehicles with headlights facing inward Signup and view all the answers

How should personnel secure loose objects near an LZ?

Tie them down with rope or tape Signup and view all the answers