10 Questions
Who should evaluate the site for suitability of a MEDIVAC helicopter landing zone?
The LZ Coordinator
What is the determining factor for the need of aeromedical response?
Transport time and patient need
What are the criteria for aeromedical transport?
Various injuries and transport time to a trauma center
Who makes contact with the requested aeromedical unit and provides necessary information?
The ECC
What should personnel do after the aircraft has departed from the landing zone?
Remove any LZ markers or landing aides
What information should be included in the Helispot report?
Location, markings, wind direction, obstructions, and patient information
Who should be appointed as the LZ Coordinator?
The Incident Commander
What should personnel do to prepare the LZ for the MEDIVAC helicopter?
Deploy apparatus and personnel to prepare the LZ
What should personnel do to protect themselves from rotor wash during landing and takeoff?
Protect eyes from rotor wash
What should personnel do with loose objects that can be blown into rotor blades?
Secure them
Study Notes
- The Chesapeake Fire Department has procedures for establishing MEDIVAC helicopter landing zones.
- An LZ Coordinator should be appointed by the Incident Commander.
- The LZ Coordinator should evaluate the site for suitability and confirm with ECC.
- The need for aeromedical response should be determined based on transport time and patient need.
- Criteria for aeromedical transport include various injuries and transport time to a trauma center.
- ECC will make contact with the requested aeromedical unit and provide necessary information.
- Apparatus and personnel should be deployed to prepare the LZ and keep individuals at least 100 feet away.
- The LZ Coordinator should aid the pilot in locating the LZ and advise of any hazards.
- After the aircraft has departed, personnel should remove any LZ markers or landing aides.
- A Helispot report should be provided to the flight crew with location, markings, wind direction, obstructions, and patient information.
- Obtain patient weight and any special conditions.
- Get ETA on helicopter arrival.
- Follow universal practices in LZ operations.
- Do not approach aircraft until directed by pilot.
- Approach and walk away from aircraft from the side only.
- Do not walk around the tail rotor.
- Protect eyes from rotor wash during landing and takeoff.
- Do not carry anything overhead.
- Allow aircraft crew to control activity around the aircraft.
- Secure loose objects that can be blown into rotor blades.
Are you familiar with the procedures for establishing MEDIVAC helicopter landing zones? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the criteria for aeromedical transport, the role of the LZ Coordinator, and universal practices for LZ operations. Learn about the steps involved in preparing the site, communicating with the aeromedical unit, and safely approaching and walking away from the aircraft. This quiz is perfect for Chesapeake Fire Department personnel or anyone interested in learning about LZ operations.
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