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Helicopter Safety 2015Agusta
109
Nevada Base LocationsMercy Air 7 – HendersonMercy Air 11 - MesquiteMercy Air 21 - Pahrump
A109 Exterior
A109 Interior – 2 Designs
Be Aware!
Do not Sit or Stand on wheel supports.(Has an edging that
breaks off)
Navigation Antenna
(Not a handle!)
Be Aware!
The bottom of the helicopter has many connected pieces. These are antennas, lights, etc.
Stay Clear of the Tail Rotor!
Scene Request◦ Requesting agency◦ GPS◦ LZ/scene◦ Thomas Guide◦ Intersection◦ City◦ Type of call◦ Patient weight ◦ Number of patients◦ Additional pertinent
info (aircraft, extrication)
◦ Ground contact◦ Radio frequency
Air to Ground Communications
Common frequency to both providers – Clark County Mercy Air Channel or current Tac Channel
Start to monitor frequency early in call
Describing LZ to Flight Crew
LOCATION Clock OrientationSIZE OBSTRUCTIONSSURFACE WIND
Over Scene
Confirm scene secure and ground providers ready
If not ready, ADVISE the aircraft
Sterile Cockpit
During aircraft approach and landing:
Maintain radio contact
Avoid talking- ONLY if
necessary or safety related
What To Expect From Flight Crew On Scene
Pilot will remain in aircraft while hot Medical crew will exit and approach ground
providers/patient
What We Expect On Scene
Do not approach aircraft until accompanied by crew
Maintain secure area; no bystanders
Clear debris
On Scene Communication
Initial patient contact and patient report
Quick assessmentEmergent advanced
procedures, if needed
DestinationObtain copy of PCRLoading instructions
Considerations for Choosing an LZ
As close as possible to scene
Access to patient and aircraft
Rotor wash/debris
Bystanders/crowd control
Resources for road closures
SOP EM-25
Night Operations
At night, walk the LZ while lowering and raising light to check for obstructions
Red code lights overhead
Night Vision
White head lights towards center of LZ or at hazards (be ready to turn off as landing for pilot orientation, if requested)
Avoid bright white lights
For pilot night vision, do not shine lights directly on aircraft
LZ Requirements
Minimum 100 feet x 100 feet
Land facing into the windLand downwind from
sceneLevel as possible surface
◦< 10% grade if rising slope
Free of overhead obstructions & ground-level hazards
Preparing LZ
Clear loose debris
Secure loose items
Hats and helmets strapped or not worn
Hearing and eye protection
Securing LZ
Maintain control, security and communications of LZ until departure / aircraft is out of view
LZ Safety
Ground providers and bystanders secure in vehicles with doors shut and windows up
Assign an individual as “safety person” or IC
Marking the LZFire Apparatus -
will depend on number of vehicles available
Park P.D. or Fire vehicles under or near obstructions
Alternative options◦LZ kits/green
glow sticks◦Flares - caution
Loading Safety
Never approach the aircraft unless an all-clear signal has been given by the pilot.
Loading Safety – Hot Loading
Hot Loading: loading or off-loading a patient while the rotors are still spinning.
Due to the lower rotor height on the A109 airframe, Mercy Air 7, 11, and 21 DO NOT utilize Hot Loading.
The crew will exit the aircraft and come to you to get the patient.
Loading SafetyApproach/depart
from side of aircraft only
Do not approach/depart from uphill position
Loading Safety
Rotor clearance- do not hold anything above your head
Let flight crew open and close the doors
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