Ems Operations Air Transport And Gaining Access

Question 1

How to set up landing zone for helicopter

Answer 1

Landing zone of 120ft by 120ft (36 large steps each side)
Clear of towers, wires, vehicles, people and loose objects
Marked with one flare in an upward position

Describe landing zone to air rescue :

Terrain: landing zone on top of hill

Major landmarks: there is a River to the north

Estimated distance to nearest town: 12 miles from Brandon

Other pertinent info: there is a deep ditch to the west

Question 2

How to approach a helicopter?

Answer 2

Don’t!
Allow flight personnel crew to direct escort you
Always approach in a crouch toward front end of helicopter
Always stay away from tail rotor

Question 3

If the helicopter is parked on a hill what side do you approach?

Answer 3

From the downhill going up

Question 4

Checking ambulances for?

Answer 4

Vehicle check
Equipment check
Medication check

Question 5

What are the phases of an ambulance call?

Answer 5

Preparation
Dispatch
En route
Arrival at scene
Patient transfer
En route to facility
At facility
En route to station
Post run

Question 6

What is EMR responsibility at a hazmat incident?

Answer 6

Call in appropriate resources
Be familiar with local plan for hazardous material management (emergency response guide)
Look for placards and labels to identify substance (with binoculars from safe distance)

Question 7

What are the hazard control zones?

Answer 7

Hot
Warm (contamination reduction zone)
Cold zone (support)

Question 8

Explain the hot zone

Answer 8

The hazard area

Question 9

Explain the warm zone

Answer 9

Hazmat center er personnel in proper PPE
Forward access point
Decontamination area

Question 10

What is the cold zone?

Answer 10

Staging area
Equipment centre
Safety officer
Timekeeper
Back up team

Question 11

What are triage tag colours?

Answer 11

Black: deceased
Red: immediate care
Amber: delayed care
Green: minor injury/threats