O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures

Question 1

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures The firefighter coordinating the landing zone will switch their radio to ____________ and communicate directly with the medical helicopter.

Answer 1

EMSA Channel (5D EMSAW)

Question 2

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures The landing zone must be at least ________.

Answer 2

100 feet x 100 feet.

Question 3

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures Advise the pilot of what four conditions? (T.O.W.W.)

Answer 3

Terrain Obstacles Wind Wires

Question 4

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures The surface should be as smooth as possible, with no more than a ____ degree slope.

Answer 4

5 degree slope

Question 5

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures Civilians must be kept back a minimum of _____ feet from the helicopter at all times.

Answer 5

150 feet

Question 6

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures Lights should be directed in what direction in order to keep the light out of the pilot’s eyes?

Answer 6

into the wind

Question 7

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures The approach and departure lanes should be clear of any hazards, no obstructions ______ feet up and down wind of the LZ.

Answer 7

100 - 150 feet

Question 8

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures Approach the Helicopter from

Answer 8

The front only

Question 9

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures The landing guide should be at least ____ feet from the helicopter.

Answer 9

100 feet

Question 10

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures If possible, land the helicopter no closer than ___ yards form the scene.

Answer 10

50 yards

Question 11

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures No smoking or running within ___ feet of the aircraft.

Answer 11

50 feet

Question 12

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures The incident commander will provide what (6) pieces of information to Fire Dispatch?

Answer 12

1. Scene location 2 Type of accident or incident. 3. Patient injury – type and extent. 4. Number of victims requiring air transport, and if adult or child. 5. Who will the pilot contact on the EMSA Channel (5D EMSAW) before landing . 6. Our agency (OKCFD) and the call-back phone number.

Question 13

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures The LZ can be illuminated at night with what lights?

Answer 13

chemical lights, headlights, or spotlights

Question 14

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures Do not direct lights at what?

Answer 14

the helicopter

Question 15

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures What may be illuminated if necessary and safe to do so?

Answer 15

Hazards

Question 16

O/SUP - 231 Medical Helicopter Procedures Why should Emergency vehicles leave their warning lights on?

Answer 16

so the flight crew can spot the scene