| LZ Safety |
 Landing Zone Information: » Ideal 100’ x 100’ Safety Tips: » Clear the area of debris (i.e., tarps, tree branches, bottles, etc.) Don’t rush…..THINK first! Night Operations:
DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS! Please follow these guidelines to establish a safe landing zone...... Identify one communications officer who:
» Has a good sense of direction » Familiar with the area » Free from providing direct care to the patient(s) Call STAT MedEvac Communications Center 1-800-633-STAT (7828) and provide the following: » Unit calling/Call sign » Radio frequency » Number of aircraft needed » Location/Landmarks *Note: Utilize the local PSAP if applicable in your area Guidelines to prepare a safe Landing Zone (LZ): » Minimum 60 x 60 feet » Ideal 100 x 100 feet < 10 degree slope » Free from debris, obstruction, hazards (i.e., wires, fences, trees, loose objects) » Mark each corner (i.e., independent lighting system, flares, cones, emergency vehicles) Once contact has been made with the flight crew, provide helpful landmark information: » Water/Radio towers » Schools/Tennis courts » Swimming pools » High power lines » Major road intersection LZ Descriptions: » Type of LZ (i.e., field, road, construction site) » LZ surface (i.e., field, grass, concrete, gravel, dirt, snow covered) » Boundaries of LZ (i.e., trees, houses, wires, picket fences, towers) » Approach and departure pathways Notify the flight crew when you: » Hear the aircraft » See the aircraft » Direct the pilot to your location using the clock method REMEMBER: WHEN USING THE CLOCK METHOD THE PILOT IS FACING 12 O'CLOCK! Landing/Lift-off Safety Guidelines: » Cover your eyes » Never approach the aircraft unless directed by the pilot and/or medical crew » Keep vehicles “at least” 50 feet away » Keep crowds “at least” 100 feet away » No objects or people in the middle of the LZ » No flash cameras/white lights » No running/smoking |
