AIR AMBULANCE

Question 1

AIR AMBULANCE

MFES may request an Air Ambulance through dispatch when:

Answer 1

• A patient is trapped and extrication will be delayed
• A patient’s condition requires advanced life support at the scene and rapid transport to hospital
• There are multiple seriously injured patients
• Response by land ambulance will be significantly delayed
• Geographic location is difficult to access by conventional means

Question 2

AIR AMBULANCE

What should the size of the Landing Zone and Safety Zone be for an Air Ambulance?

Answer 2

• The lading zone should span an area of 45m x 45m

- Include a safety area extending an additional 15m

Question 3

AIR AMBULANCE

When an air ambulance is requested, a ________ _____ is required on scene.

Answer 3

District Chief

Question 4

AIR AMBULANCE

Downwash from a helicopter can exceed ___ km/h therefore:

• Spectators must remain __ metres clear of the helicopter.
• Emergency vehicles must remain __ metres away until instructed by the pilot or crew members.

Answer 4

• 160km/h
• 60m
• 45m

Question 5

AIR AMBULANCE

Which of the following is NOT correct with regard to procedures at an Air Ambulance emergency?
A - Any hose lines pulled are to be charged
B - Do not smoke or allow flares to be lit near helicopter
C - Always use security tape to mark the landing zone
D - Stretchers should be left in the ambulance and all loose articles secured until directed by pilot or crew

Answer 5

C

NEVER use security tape to mark the landing zone

Question 6

AIR AMBULANCE

The Landing Zone for an Air Ambulance shall

• Not be positioned where it can affect ______ efforts
• Ideally be ________ of the incident scene
• Be a minimum distance of __ metres from the incident

Answer 6

• rescue
• downwind
• 45m

Question 7

AIR AMBULANCE

Which of the following statements are NOT correct with regard to assisting the air crew at an Air Ambulance emergency?
A - Do not approach the helicopter unless escorted by the pilot or crew
B - Always approach the helicopter in full view of the pilot at a 90-degree angle from the side, never from the front of rear
C - If helicopter is on a slope always approach from downhill side
D - Always approach or depart helicopter in a crouched position. Blades can dip, especially in windy conditions
E - Carry equipment at or below waist level when approaching or departing the helicopter
F - Personnel shall signal the pilot when the helicopter wheels will touch down

Answer 7

F

personnel shall NOT signal the pilot when the helicopter wheels will touch down

Question 8

AIR AMBULANCE

What is CACCs

Answer 8

Central Ambulance Communications Centres - Ornge helicopters will respond to requests for assistance from local CACCs. * all communications are through CACC

Question 9

AIR AMBULANCE

Assisting the air crew:

• Do not approach the helicopter unless _____?
• Always approach at _ degree angle never from the front or rear.
• If on a slope, always approach from _____ side
• Carry equipment at or ____ waist level.

Answer 9

• escorted
• 90
• downhill
• below