TB 053 - Air Ambulance

Question 1

Helicopter #__ is the primary Air Ambulance.

Answer 1

1

Question 2

The normal staffing complement dispatched on an Air Ambulance is two ______, two ____________ and two _________ Crew Members.

Answer 2

Pilots Paramedics Helitac

Question 3

If Paramedics are not available to respond to Air Operations within a reasonable time frame, the ____________ at the emergency scene will be utilized on the Air Ambulance.

Answer 3

Paramedics

Question 4

The Air Ambulance can normally carry ____ litter patients per trip, however, high density transportation of up to ____ litter patients can be accomplished with prior notification.

Answer 4

Two Six

Question 5

However, the ________ side is preferred because the pilot is seated on the right side and eye to eye contact is more easily obtained.

Answer 5

Right

Question 6

A helicopter’s abilities to land and take off at a steep or vertical angle is limited by its gross ________, temperature (heat), _________, relative head wind and visibility.

Answer 6

Weight Altitude

Question 7

The overall length of the largest Fire Department Air Ambulance is ___ feet from the tip of the main rotor to the tip of the tail rotor. The main rotor has a ___ foot diameter.

Answer 7

57 48

Question 8

THE MOST HAZARDOUS PARTS OF A HELICOPTER ARE THE TURNING _____ ROTOR AND MAIN _______.

Answer 8

Tail Rotor

Question 9

IMPERATIVE THAT GREAT CARE BE USED IN LOCATING ______ AND LINES THAT MAY BE A HAZARD.

Answer 9

Wires

Question 10

The suggested landing area size is _____ feet by _____ feet or larger

Answer 10

100 100

Question 11

The normal MINIMUM landing pad is ___ feet by ___ feet (hilltop or rooftop).

Answer 11

25 25

Question 12

The most desirable approach and departure angle is about ___ degrees.

Answer 12

20

Question 13

The approach and departure angle should not exceed ___ degrees if possible.

Answer 13

25

Question 14

The downwash from the Air Ambulance can produce a (___) mile per hour wind.

Answer 14

50

Question 15

____ down the area if dust or dirt is present.

Answer 15

Wet

Question 16

Lay out a loaded __-___ inch protection line.

Answer 16

1-1/2

Question 17

Prior to arrival of the Air Ambulance, patients should be ___________ (splints, cervical collar, backboard, etc.) and __________ (I.V.’s, patient airway, MAST suit, etc.), as required depending upon the extent of injuries and hospital base station instructions.

Answer 17

Immobilized Stabilized

Question 18

Under normal conditions the Air Ambulance should be on the ground for no more than ____ to _____ minutes.

Answer 18

Two Three

Question 19

Do not use_________ (highway flares) – molten sulfur may blow into the face or other unprotected areas due to the strong downwash.

Answer 19

Fusees

Question 20

All personnel near the landing site shall wear _________, _________ with tightened chin straps, and protective clothing.

Answer 20

Goggles Helmet

Question 21

When the Air Ambulance is on the ground, the Helitac Crew Members (_______ jumpsuits) or Co-Pilot (____ jumpsuit) will disembark to direct operations at the scene.

Answer 21

Orange Tan

Question 22

All personnel shall remain at least ____ feet away from the Air Ambulance unless otherwise assigned.

Answer 22

100

Question 23

While loading patients, avoid placing feet next to the skids as they spring outward up to ____ inches.

Answer 23

Six