1. The recommended landing zone dimensions are 80’x 80’ daylight and  100’ x 100’ at night. The area needs to be clear of obstacles, trees, wires, buildings and litter with a less than a 5-degree slope.
2. Only one person should be pointing out the LZ. All others should be 100’ away. 
3. Loose articles of all kinds should be removed from the area. Rotor wash can be up to 100 mph. Take off hats and scarves unless they can be tied down. Secure all sheets and bags.
4. The scene MUST be kept clear of all bystanders during landing and take off.
5. The tail rotor is invisible when spinning and highly dangerous. The main rotors can dip to head level when slowing down.
6. ALWAYS approach the helicopter from the front or side so the pilot can see you and from the DOWNHILL side.
7. Never approach the helicopter with anything higher than your head.
8. No smoking within 100 feet of the helicopter.
9. Dust, sand and snow destroy visibility, whenever possible, water it down or pack the snow down.
10. We must know the wind direction and approximate speed. If the wind is >20 mph we must land into the wind. A 10 knot wind will mess up your hair, a 20 knot wind will take your cap off.
11. The approach path should be clear of trees, buildings, wires, poles etc.
12. To indicate a night LZ, cross TWO beams together on the LZ. Do NOT point the lights at the helicopter. Cars should be at least 50’ from the LZ.
13. Example of information for the pilot from the scene commander: (see picture below)

"We have a 100’x100’ LZ, there are 200’ power lines ¼ mile east, a radio tower on the west across the road, trees to the north edge about 80 feet high. We have wet down an area on the west side of the road. Winds from the south at about 10 knots. A patrol car in the SW corner, a pumper in the NW corner with headlights crossed. Some 2-3 foot stumps on the east edge."