Medical helicopter dispatched to Sandy Beach for patient transport, Glenburn ME


A medical helicopter is being dispatched to Sandy Beach to transport a patient who must lie flat during the flight. The landing zone is at the Leach Field near the Sand Beach House. There is concern about smoke or fire offshore that could affect the landing. Four people are on board and communication continues with rescuers on scene.
Audio|Source: Maine State Police Dispatch Zone 3A
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Transcript:
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Morning. Aircraft 915, Old Town and route to Bar Harbor.
00:04
Four souls on board.
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20 minutes at routes, two hours of fuel.
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Maybe departing Old Town Ranger Station, Ranger 915.
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Root to Bar Harbor, four stalls on board.
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20 minutes at flight time, two hours of fuel.
00:23
If you can just show (number withheld) and (number withheld) on board.
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We're 915.
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Go ahead.
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They just called in and made the formal request.
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I have the advice.
00:42
Patient will not be able to sit, we'll need to lay flat.
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And the Leach Field at Sand Beach House is the LZ[1].
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They expect a little bit of fall off shore in that area.
00:56
Yeah, I'm seeing it.
00:57
I'm not sure if we'll be able to make it in just yet.
00:59
I think it's slowly burning.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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LZ: Landing Zone for helicopter
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Location mentioned:
Sandy Beach, Glenburn, ME 04401
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