(Reprinted from Acadian’s Spring 2018 Nouvelle)
Air Med routinely provides NLZ training to local fire departments and law enforcement agencies free of charge. The course includes a presentation and Q&A between the Air Med crew and first responders, along with hands-on training and requirements for landing at night. When possible, we have a helicopter on-site so first responders can experience and actual night landing and learn the importance of giving factual and well-informed information to the air crew.
“Good communication is key for safe scene landings at night,” says Air Med Clinical Care Coordinator Mark Morris.
Air Med also works with local industrial plants and their emergency response teams to provide landing zone courses in the event of needing a safe landing zone on-site.
“We like to participate in their annual or quarterly training so everyone involved knows the muster and landing areas. Being a good partner for our industry providers will help everyone if an actual emergency is declared,” Mark continued.