Landing Zone Requirements

Requesting Information

• Name of requesting agency and call back number

• Type and extent of injuries

• Location, major cross streets, major coordinates, landmarks, etc.

• Ground contact unit and frequency

Landing requirement

• 75 x 75 foot area (Daytime)

• 100 x 100 foot area (Nighttime)

• Site free of trees, wires, vehicles and loose debris

• Wet down if dusty

• Flat, smooth area; avoid slopes

• Marking devices (flashlights, strobes, flares) secured to ground

• Night Emergency vehicle with roof top lights on, spotlights aimed down at landing site

• Upwind if hazardous materials scenes

Safety Precautions

• Keep vehicles, personnel and bystanders back at least 100 feet

• Always approach aircraft from the front

• Remain clear of tail rotor at all times

• Do not approach aircraft unless signaled to do so by a crewmember

• Protect patient from blowing debris and rotor wash

• No loose blankets or clothing on or around patient

• No smoking within 100 feet of the helicopter

• Do not attempt to open or close aircraft doors

• Do not raise anything above your head  (I.V. poles, etc.)

• Follow flight crew's instructions at all times