B316 Helicopter Operations (10-01-2009) Flashcards
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EMS procedures provides Star Flight response on a medical alarm to any area that would be outside a ____ minute response for ambulances:
20 minute
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What is the North boundary for STAR Flight on a trauma alarm?
Research Blvd
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What is the South boundary for STAR Flight on a trauma alarm?
Ben White Blvd
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What is the West boundary for STAR Flight on a trauma alarm?
MoPac
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What is the East boundary for STAR Flight on a trauma alarm?
Ed Bluestein Blvd
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What are the 2 potential hazards when working with STAR Flight?
- Main rotor
- Tail rotor
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The bottom of the tail rotor blades on STAR Flight are approximately how far from the ground?
6 1/2 feet
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Who is in charge of the landings?
The pilot
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What is the most effective communication with a pilot?
Direct radio communication. No hand signals
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How large of an area is needed for STAR Flight to land?
75’ x 75’
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Be certain to do this on the final approach of a helicopter:
Turn off apparatus headlights
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What safety equipment should firefighters wear?
Helmet with face shield
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How should you approach a helicopter?
From the front and after receiving permission from the pilot
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STAR Flight’s main rotor is approximately ___ feet from the ground and does not:
11 feet
-Does not flex
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When approaching, stay in what kind of contact with the pilot?
Visual
