Ambulance and Aircraft Operations

Question 1

What 2 prohibitions are ambulances rarely/never exempt from even when driving code 3?

Answer 1

1. Passing over an active railway crossing.
2. Passing a school bus with flashing lights.

Question 2

What are some reasons NOT to have a police escort while in an ambulance?

Answer 2

• Different braking distances
• Different rates of acceleration
• Drivers not expecting 2nd car
• Etc. (whatever you think)

Question 3

What are some advantages of air transport?

Answer 3

• Speed of transport
• Access to rural/remote areas
• Access to specialty personnel/facilities
• Etc. (whatever you think)

Question 4

What are some disadvantages of air transport?

Answer 4

• Weather/environment limitations on flight
• Altitude restrictions on aircraft
• Expense
• Etc. (whatever you think)

Question 5

What size must a landing zone be for a rotary-wing aircraft according to BCEHS standards?

Answer 5

30m x 30m (100’ x 100’)

Question 6

What hazards should you notice/mitigate with regard to helicopter landing sites?

Answer 6

• Loose objects/debris
• Turn off unnecessary lights
• Place ambulance under aerial wires
• Etc. (whatever you think)

Question 7

What direction should you approach a helicopter from?

Answer 7

At 45 degrees from the front and ideally within view of the pilot.

Question 8

When the ground around a helicopter is sloping, which direction should you approach from?

Answer 8

Always downhill! Don’t want to get beheaded by that main rotor!