Attention

Fire Departments & EMS Services

If your Fire Department or EMS Service would like for us to give you a Landing Zone Class free of charge simply call us at 606-218-4600, or simply E-mail us at education@medflightofeky.org and give us some contact info and we will get back with you and schedule your class.  Even if you have already had a LZ class in the past it is important to become familiar with all the Aircraft and services that are in your area. Because Safety is the most important thing to remember.

Please read the below guidelines to assist you in setting up a Landing Zone. 

Safety First

How to set up a Landing Zone

Quick Reference

        The preferred dimensions of the landing zone are 100 feet by 100 feet.

        A 75 feet by 75 feet daytime only, site can be used if the preferred size cannot be obtained.

        The ground should be firm and flat. If there is tall grass (mid thigh or higher)

         have the landing zone officer relay this to the pilot.

        There should be no wires, towers, poles, vehicles, people, or loose objects.

         As you walk the LZ, make sure there are no large holes, stumps, or ditches.

         If using a roadway as a LZ, keep this in mind, “All roads have wires”.

         Have secured corner markers. Additional markers can be used to outline the LZ.

         Examples of markers are: weighted safety cones, pocket strobes with amber or red lenses,

         or commercially made LZ markers.

         Keep personnel, patients and spectators at least 200 feet away from the LZ if possible.                            

         The LZ should be cleared of anything that a 50 mph wind could blow. 

         This includes natural and man-made debris.

         Any obstacle has to be communicated to the pilot. 

         DO NOT ASSUME THE CREW WILL SEE THE OBSTACLE.

Aircraft Safety

Keep all rescuers clear of the tail rotor

·  Protect patient and rescuers from rotor wash

NEVER approach the helicopter while the blades are in motion, unless assisted by the crew.

AT NO TIME is anyone permitted near the tail of the helicopter.

DO NOT assist the Flight Crew in the opening or closing of the helicopter doors.

DO NOT unload equipment unless requested by the flight crew.

DO NOT smoke within 100 feet of the helicopter.

DO NOT run near the helicopter.

DO NOT wear caps/hats or have loose items near the helicopter.

DO NOT enter the rotor disc Area until directed by the Pilot.

DO NOT lift anything higher than your head while blades are in motion.

DO NOT shine bright lights at the helicopter since it may affect the pilot's night vision.

DO NOT fire flares into the air unless requested by the pilot.

When approaching the aircraft always do so from the front. Wait for the Pilot to give you the OK, then approach.