The landing zone (LZ) coordinator plays a vital role when Air Care is transporting critically injured patients.    

Besides selecting the landing zone and locating hazards, the LZ coordinator must relay all this information to the aircrew and secure the LZ until the aircraft departs the scene.  Once the landing zone is established the LZ Coordinator radios a description to aircrew:

Size – 100 feet by 100 feet (minimum)

Slope – Relatively flat (less then 10 degrees)

Surface – Free of debris (report if hard, soft, wet, height of vegetation)

Surroundings – Identify power lines, antennas, trees, fences, poles, etc.

Additionally, remember these safety tips:

• Wear appropriate eye and hearing protection.
• Remain at least 100 feet from the aircraft during takeoff and landing.
• Keep all vehicles at least 100 feet away from aircraft at all times.
• Secure loose items so they are not ingested by the engine or rotor system.
• No smoking permitted within 100 feet of the aircraft.