TB 53 Air Ambulance

Question 1

The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) Air Operations Section is based at the Van Nuys Airport with a fleet of ____.

Answer 1

7 helicopters

Question 2

The 206B Jet Ranger helicopter primarily operates in a ____ capacity as the Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO).

Answer 2

command and control

Question 3

The AW139 helicopter has been designated as the ____ Helicopter.

Answer 3

Rescue

Question 4

The Rescue Helicopters (FIRE 1,2,3,4 & 5) have two ____ twin turbine engines, which adds the safety margin of being able to continue flight with one engine inoperable.

Answer 4

1872 horsepower

Question 5

The Rescue Helicopters:

Seating for up to ___

Answer 5

12 passengers

Question 6

Air Operations maintains constant platoon duty staffing of ____, 1 Crew Chief (Pilot Trainee) and 4 Flight Paramedics (who rotate between RH-114/RA-90).

Answer 6

4 Pilots

Question 7

___, as identified in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, is normally staffed by one Pilot, one Crew Chief and two Flight Paramedics.

Answer 7

RH-114

Question 8

When RH-114 is dispatched to an incident, RA-90 and a qualified Crew Chief will move to Air Operations to staff a ___ backup Rescue Helicopter (RH-214).

Answer 8

second

Question 9

Under normal circumstances, an Air Ambulance can transport _____.

Answer 9

one immediate and one delayed

Question 10

However, during a MCI, the Air Ambulance may transport ___ or _____.

Answer 10

two ALS patients / multiple BLS patients

Question 11

The request for an Air Ambulance IFT will come from the ____.

Answer 11

Medical Alert Center (MAC)

Question 12

The Air Ambulance will be dispatched along with an ___ to the sending facility.

Answer 12

EMS Battalion Captain

Question 13

Generally, a Hoist Rescue dispatch will generate ____ and____

Answer 13

one Rescue Helicopter / one HLCO.

Question 14

As part of a “RIVER” or “RIVER2” dispatch, ____ and one HLCO will be dispatched.

Answer 14

two Rescue Helicopters

Question 15

One Rescue Helicopter will normally begin a search at the point ___ and the second Rescue Helicopter will start a search ___ of the rescue site.

Answer 15

last seen / downstream

Question 16

The useful lifting capacity of the Rescue Helicopter cargo hook on the medium helicopters is approximately ____.

Answer 16

2,000 to 2,500 pounds

Question 17

“Direct Loading” where the Rescue Helicopter can safely ___ in the vicinity of the victims

Answer 17

land

Question 18

“___ Operation” in the event that a landing site is not available in proximity to the victims

Answer 18

Hoist

Question 19

The Rescue Helicopter is typically configured to transport up to ____ to a safe location. During extreme conditions, crew members may place additional victims on the cabin floor.

Answer 19

5 un-injured victims

Question 20

After receiving the dispatch from MFC, the Rescue Helicopter is typically airborne within ___ with a response time that can vary from ____ anywhere in the San Fernando Valley, up to _____ to reach the Los Angeles Harbor.

Answer 20

6-8 minutes / 5 minutes / 15 minutes

Question 21

It is desirable that the designated LZ afford the helicopter the opportunity to make shallow approaches and departures at an angle of ____ free of obstructions.

Answer 21

20 to 25 degrees

Question 22

The suggested minimum landing area dimension is ____.

Answer 22

100 feet by 100 feet

Question 23

The tail rotor is the ____ to personnel on the ground. Turning ____ than the main rotor, it is nearly invisible with the sound being masked by the main rotor and engine noise.

Answer 23

greatest hazard / six times faster

Question 24

Personnel should ____ go behind the rear wheels or walk around the tail section of a helicopter.

Answer 24

never

Question 25

If the landing site is sloped or terraced, do not approach or depart from the ____ as the rotor blades can dip down to heights lower than head level.

Answer 25

uphill side

Question 26

The aircraft can receive patients on either side; however, the right side is preferred at a ___.

Answer 26

90-degree approach.

Question 27

Only allow the personnel necessary for patient loading to approach the aircraft. All other personnel and apparatus must remain outside of the ___ safety circle.

Answer 27

100’ diameter

Question 28

Stay___ in height while in front of helicopter.

Answer 28

below 5’