415 - Air Transportation Unit Flashcards
_____________ will continuously monitor and evaluate use of ATUs.
Rescue Chiefs
Minimum LZ Size (Day or Night)
100’ x 100’
LZ Criteria: Road with minimum of ________.
2 Lanes
A _________________ must be designated as soon as possible after calling for an ATU.
Ground Guide
The _____________ will be the only person who communicates with the ATU.
Ground Guide
Keep emergency personnel a minimum of ______ from the touchdown area
100 ft
Keep bystanders a minimum of ______ from the touchdown area
200 ft
Patients exposed to hazardous materials must be _________________ before ATU transport or may be unsuitable for such transport.
decontaminated
Any JFRD personnel may call for ATU’s or place them on _______, as needed, even if those personnel are not on scene.
stand by
It is important to call _________ as soon a possible. This will also alert FRCC and other responding companies to the seriousness of the situation and the possible need for ATU’s.
Trauma Alerts
ATU’s will not be launched on the basis of telephone or third-party reports, unless from ________________ sources (FHP, police, other FD’s, physicians)
reliable authorized
A ____________ will be dispatched upon any request for an ATU. He/She will respond to the scene to evaluate Patient care
Rescue Chief
ATU LZ Criteria: Ground slope less than _________.
5 degrees
ATU LZ Criteria: _______ clearance needed in approach path
30 foot
Established LZ’s such as those found at area hospitals can be utilized to facilitate transfer of a patient to an appropriate facility without violating __________ laws.
EMTALA
