Phoenix Fire type question

[hulka]

Just looked at the dispatch CAD and saw Hot Load. Any idea to what it is?

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[doctordialtone]

Hot Load

See here:
Hot Load

 

[KB7MIB]

I've heard AirEvac pilots state that they are going to do a hot load or hot unload at a scene or hospital.
When the helipad is on the roof of the hospital, there is no way to get a engine company anywhere near it, let alone a CFR or foam truck.

I was thinking that F1 was standing by as an aircraft was being refueled while the engines were still running, rather than while a patient is being loaded into or unloaded from a helicopter or fixed wing medevac.

John
Peoria

 

[hulka]

OK we used to do the same in Jersey when I did EMS. Just did not have a engine stand by all the time for it.

 

[cfsimmont]

Generally on medical calls where a helicopter is being utilized instead of a ground ambulance the helicopter will land and shut down. The Flight medic and nurse will then exit, the patient is usually already "packaged" ready for transport then they will load the patient into the aircraft, power up and lift off. If the patient is critical they will do a "hot load" meaning the pilot only powers down enough to keep the aircraft on the ground, the rotar is still in motion while they grab the patient and go. This is done to minimize the time on the ground since it takes time to power down and power back up. At the hospital they can do a "hot offload" same situation to unload the patient and get them into the ER.

 

[helicommspec4974]

I've heard AirEvac pilots state that they are going to do a hot load or hot unload at a scene or hospital.
When the helipad is on the roof of the hospital, there is no way to get a engine company anywhere near it, let alone a CFR or foam truck.

I was thinking that F1 was standing by as an aircraft was being refueled while the engines were still running, rather than while a patient is being loaded into or unloaded from a helicopter or fixed wing medevac.

John
Peoria

I worked at Air Evac for many years. A Hot load as far as a scene call is that they are loading the patient into the aircraft while the rotor blades are turning. As far as an aircraft at the airport, from what I can remember it is when a FW aircraft is on a long distance flight and have to make a fuel stop, with the patient on board the aircraft, they have an airport crash truck standby while a fueler fuels the aircraft.