Training for Survival and Emergency Conditions
Teams that travel over or through remote areas must have the training necessary to survive in these environments until rescued. Emergency and survival training should occur at regular intervals so that these skills are well understood by all team members.
All such vehicles should carry survival equipment, including food and water. Personal flotation devices are mandatory for flights over water unless a safe glide to land can be ensured. In many cases, the transport vehicle will serve as the crew's shelter; however, alternative arrangements should also be made in case the vehicle becomes unusable. In cold or cool environments, body heat can be lost quickly, and hypothermia is a risk for the crew and the patient. Crew members should have adequate clothing to withstand the weather, and a survival kit should include means of providing adequate warmth. Likewise, teams must have multiple methods of communication so that help can be contacted, if needed.
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