SOG 415 Flashcards
1
Q
SOG 415
A
Air Transportation Unit
2
Q
When determining whether an ATU is needed, consider the following:
A
- Need for immediate surgical intervention or life saving interventions not available in the field.
- Distance from hospital
- Traffic conditions
- Extended scene times due to extrication
3
Q
Landing Zone Criteria
A
- Minimum size 60x60 day - 100 x 100 night
- Free of wires, poles
- Loose sand, wet it down
- Ground slope less than 10 degree
- Open approach and take off paths
4
Q
A ______ must be designated as soon as possible after calling for an ATU.
A
Ground guide
5
Q
The ground guide will be ______ who communicated with the ATU.
A
Only person
6
Q
The Ground Guide shall contact the ATU using the frequency assigned by FRCC which is ______. The Ground Guide shall provide the following to the ATU pilot: ______
A
A6
Location
Definition Terrain
Obstructions
7
Q
To signal unsafe conditions or other wise wave off the ATU:
A
- Radio call do not land zone unsafe
- Cross arms overhead
- If there is no time to do both, use the cross arms signal.
8
Q
The following safety equipment shall be used by the Ground Guide:
A
- Eye and ear protection
- Helmet with chin strap in place
- Reflective vest
- Orange buttons or flash lights
- Turn out coat and pants
9
Q
With ATU on the ground stay clear, following these safety roles:
A
- Keep emergency personnel a minimum of 100ft from the touchdown area.
- Keep bystanders a minimum of 200ft from the touchdown area.
- Do not approach ATU until signaled by the flight crew
- Never approach the ATU from the rear
- Secure all loose items
- Transfer of patient to ATU stretcher should occur away from the helicopter
- Use the fewest personnel practical to move the patient to the ATU.
