You have called an air medical service to come pick up your accident victim from your scene. The helicopter contacts you when they are 5 minutes out they ask for landing zone (LZ) information which of the following should be included in this safety brief?
A . Over head obstructions
B . Type of surface, road way, gravel or field
C . High tension power lines a quarter of a mile from the LZ
D . All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation:
Any obstructions which would interfere with the approach and departure of the aircraft is very important. Power lines are especially critical as they are impossible to see from the air so the air medical crew will rely on the personnel on the ground to point that information out. Type of surface is important to anticipate dust, grass or other debris which will become airborne during landing. High tension power lines which are in the area are equally important as they may be in the approach or departure pattern.