Black River Trail Rescue and Medical Helicopter Landing Zone Operation

Summary: Emergency responders in Jefferson County, New York, coordinated a complex rescue operation on the Black River Trail involving the extrication and transport of a patient. Due to the severity of the situation, a medical helicopter (Mercy Flight) was requested, and multiple landing zones (LZ) were considered, including Black River Fire Department, Adam Center Fire, and the Town of Adams Highway Department on Victory Lane. Communication between fire, EMS, and law enforcement units was crucial as they managed access, secured landing zones, and ensured the safe transfer of the patient to the helicopter. The operation included multiple activations and adjustments to the LZ location based on helicopter ETA and ground conditions.