Shared on behalf of Ryan Sears, Director, Capital and Facility Services; and Heliport Emergency Response Plan Executive Sponsor
The Hospital’s Heliport Emergency Response Plan (EMER-180) policy has been revised.
Actions required:
- Read this memo and review the updated Heliport Emergency Response Plan (EMER-180) policy to familiarize yourself with important process changes.
- Managers to ensure that the updated policy is added to their area’s emergency binder and that all workers review the attached policy.
Policy changes:
- Increased alignment with Code Red – Fire Alarm (EMER-30).
- New definitions: After Hours, Regular Hours, Code Red Supervisor On Duty, and Incident Manager (reflecting definitions in other emergency colour code policies).
- Removed medical emergency response (previously Sec. 6.3), as this was redundant information based on regular practice.
- New flight path map.
- Simplified and/or removed information captured in the Heliport Operations Manual, such as the disabled aircraft removal plan.
Process Reminders:
- If a helicopter crashes within the heliport perimeter the hospital’s fire alarm will be activated and Security will state “Code Red – Heliport” via overhead announcement.
- Only designated Hospital staff will respond to an incident involving a helicopter or the heliport; do not enter hazardous areas and maintain a safe distance from the incident site.
- Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and/or Thunder Bay Police will take command of the scene when they arrive.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness (ext. 6552 or mesha.richard@tbh.net)