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What is one of the considerations for evaluating the suitability of a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter that cannot be used?
What is one of the considerations for evaluating the suitability of a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter that cannot be used?
- Distance from the Incident Commander (IC)
- Size of the LZ supervisor's team
- Proximity to response-related or other human activity
- Presence of artificial fields (correct)
What is the minimum size requirement for a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter?
What is the minimum size requirement for a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter?
- 100-feet square (correct)
- 75-feet square
- 50-feet square
- 125-feet square
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?
- Proceed with landing without notification
- Notify the IC and Dispatch of the location (correct)
- Ignore the assignment and focus on other tasks
- Request additional team members for LZ establishment
What is the role of the LZ Supervisor in the first five minutes of establishing a MEDIVAC landing zone?
What is the role of the LZ Supervisor in the first five minutes of establishing a MEDIVAC landing zone?
What should the LZ Supervisor do if the pilot requests lighting for the landing zone (LZ) in dark conditions?
What should the LZ Supervisor do if the pilot requests lighting for the landing zone (LZ) in dark conditions?
What is the recommended distance that all individuals should be kept from the landing zone (LZ) once it is prepared?
What is the recommended distance that all individuals should be kept from the landing zone (LZ) once it is prepared?
What is a key responsibility of the LZ Supervisor after the aircraft has departed from the LZ?
What is a key responsibility of the LZ Supervisor after the aircraft has departed from the LZ?
What are personnel operating in or near an LZ advised not to do?
What are personnel operating in or near an LZ advised not to do?
When should confirmation be given to the pilot that the LZ is prepared for landing?
When should confirmation be given to the pilot that the LZ is prepared for landing?
What action should be taken regarding any nearby power lines when preparing a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter?
What action should be taken regarding any nearby power lines when preparing a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter?
What should personnel do if an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or laser pointer is being used during LZ operations?
What should personnel do if an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or laser pointer is being used during LZ operations?
What must be ensured about any artificial turf areas when establishing a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter?
What must be ensured about any artificial turf areas when establishing a landing zone (LZ) for a MEDIVAC helicopter?
