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Landing Zone Requested for LifeNet Helicopter

A landing zone has been requested for a LifeNet helicopter response. Adams Center Fire is being dispatched to establish the landing zone.

Closed Apr 8, 2026 u{006807} 11:19 AM Adams Center Fire

Incident Report

Adams Center Fire was dispatched shortly before 11:20 a.m. Tuesday to establish a landing zone for LifeNet 714 in Adams Center, according to dispatch radio traffic. Responders later confirmed the landing zone would remain at the center landing zone near the town barns, and Adams Center unit 2-1-2 responded as dispatch updated the helicopter’s arrival time. Radio traffic indicated a patient was being transported to the site by ground ambulance, with Town of Watertown Ambulance 74-9-1 assigned to bring one patient to the landing zone.

By 11:27 a.m., Adams Center crews reported the landing zone was established, and dispatch directed air-to-ground operations to Fire Tac 7. As LifeNet 714 approached, landing zone command advised the crew of hazards including a radio tower west of the town barn garage and light poles around the parking lot, while confirming the landing area was clear. LifeNet also advised that Mercy Flight was inbound to the same landing zone behind them. Guilfoyle and Town of Watertown units coordinated the patient transfer as the ground ambulance arrived.

LifeNet 714 reported it was on the ground at 11:41 a.m. Radio traffic later confirmed Mercy Flight was still inbound, and landing zone command again relayed approach hazards and noted that another helicopter was already on the ground. Town of Watertown units cleared the assignment and returned available at 12:01 p.m., ending the 42-minute landing zone operation. Subsequent radio traffic indicated Mercy Flight then landed at the Adams Center site, while one ground unit reported remaining delayed because of the second helicopter’s arrival.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 11:19:40 AM

Landing Zone Requested for LifeNet Helicopter

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Adam Center Fire. Lane on setup requested for LifeNet seven fourteen. Repeating for Adam Center fire. Laney zone setup requested for LifeNet seven fourteen ETA to follow.

Adams Center Fire

Incident Timeline (22 events)

1
Landing Zone Requested for LifeNet Helicopter 11:19:40 AM

A landing zone has been requested for a LifeNet helicopter response. Adams Center Fire is being dispatched to establish the landing zone.

Adam Center Fire. Lane on setup requested for LifeNet seven fourteen. Repeating for Adam Center fire. Laney zone setup requested for LifeNet seven fourteen ETA to follow.
2
Adams Center unit responding for LZ 11:24:42 AM

Adams Center Fire 2-1-2 is responding for the LifeNet landing zone. Dispatch advised LifeNet 714 is inbound with a five-minute ETA.

11:24:42 AM JE 2-1-2 Joe Collier, 212 Responding.
11:24:52 AM JE Dispatch 2-1-2, responding 11-24, utilized by your Tech 7 air-to-ground.
11:25:12 AM JE Dispatch Jefferson to 212. It'll be LifeNet 714. Their ETA will be five minutes.
3
Adams Center LZ location confirmed 11:25:51 AM

Guilfoyle confirmed the helicopter destination should remain at the center landing zone for Adams Center.

11:25:39 AM JE 66 BASE County radio traffic, they're saying 714. TTA is 5 minutes down the center, Michael, do you want to change it or leave it as it is?
11:25:42 AM JE 66-P21 We're good at center.
11:25:48 AM JE 66 BASE Can you repeat?
11:25:51 AM JE 66-P21 This is the zone for Adam Center.
4
LifeNet ETA corrected to 15 11:25:53 AM

Dispatch corrected the helicopter ETA for the Adams Center landing zone to 15 minutes.

11:25:53 AM JE Dispatch 2-1-2, correction on last. That's going to be 1-5, 15 minutes.
11:26:00 AM JE 2-1-2 You will too, Cobby.
5
Patient headed to Adams Center LZ 11:26:41 AM

Guilfoyle unit 5 is transporting a patient to the Adams Center landing zone.

11:26:41 AM JE 66-P21 Five is transporting to the landing zone at Adam Center.
11:26:48 AM JE 66 BASE Cabin 5, transporting to Madam Center Landing Zone 1126.
6
Adams Center LZ established 11:27:11 AM

Adams Center reports the landing zone is established. Dispatch directed crews to use Fire Tac 7 for air-to-ground operations.

11:27:04 AM JE 2-1-2 2-2 arrives, man. It's all established.
11:27:11 AM JE Dispatch And copy, LZ established 1127, utilize fire tax 7, air to ground.
11:27:15 AM JE 2-1-2 And I'm going to copy that, Kevin.
7
Patient headed to Adams Center LZ 11:28:47 AM

Town of Watertown command advised one patient will be transported to the Adams Center landing zone, with Town of Watertown Ambulance 74-9-1 handling the transport.

11:28:47 AM JE 46-0-4 P We have one patient that's going to be en route to Adams Center, and it's going to be 7491 is going to be the transporting ambulance for that patient.
11:28:59 AM JE Dispatch Term rooming, you are requesting your medical respond at the center landing zone, 7491 transporting.
11:29:02 AM JE 46-0-4 P That's affirmative, Jefferson.
8
LifeNet 714 nearing Adams Center LZ 11:37:10 AM

LifeNet 714 is about 3 minutes out to the Adams Center landing zone. LZ command advised of a radio tower west of the town barn garage, light poles around the parking lot, and confirmed the landing area is clear.

11:36:30 AM Radio Adam Center, LZ Command, for LifeNet 714, air to ground.
11:36:48 AM Radio And good morning, sir. We're just about three minutes or so out from the landing zone. Just looking for any description of hazards, obstacles, anything that you think we need to be aware of.
11:37:10 AM JE 2-P16 Received. You have a large radio tower directly due west of the Town Barn Garage. You'll be landing in a parking lot directly due east of the Town Barn Garage. You just have your standard ornamental light poles surrounding the perimeter of the parking lot. Other than that, a few vehicles off to the side. You should be clear to land.
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Second helicopter inbound to LZ 11:37:27 AM

LifeNet advised Mercy Flight is also inbound to the same Adams Center landing zone and will be arriving behind them.

11:37:27 AM Radio Alright sir, it's a good copy. Again, it's probably a couple minutes out now, and it's our understanding that Mercy Flight is also coming to this LZ. They'll be coming in behind us.
11:37:32 AM JE 2-P16 Yes, sir, that is correct.
10
Guilfoyle unit arrives at LZ 11:39:26 AM

Guilfoyle unit arrived at the Adams Center landing zone.

11:39:19 AM JE 66-P27 Just roll 95.
11:39:21 AM JE 66 BASE All right, go ahead.
11:39:26 AM JE 66-P27 Time's arrived at Adams Center. 11.3.
11:39:29 AM JE 66 BASE 739
11
LifeNet lands at Adams Center LZ 11:41:54 AM

LifeNet reported it is on the ground at the Adams Center landing zone.

11:41:54 AM JE 2-1-2 Adam, Senator Jefferson, lightning that's on the ground.
11:41:58 AM JE Dispatch Life now on the ground, 1141.
12
Ambulance inbound to Adams Center LZ 11:43:10 AM

Adams Center advised crews to watch for an incoming Town of Watertown ambulance headed to the landing zone.

11:43:10 AM JE 2-1-2 Adam, Center Engine 2, Frank, just keep an eye out for a Tonawater Hone incoming ambulance. They should be on their way shortly to us.
13
Landing zone using Fire Tac 7 11:46:17 AM

Town of Watertown asked dispatch which tac channel the landing zone is using. Dispatch advised the operation is on Fire Tac 7.

11:46:13 AM JE 46-0-4 P Can you give me the tag channel that Landing Zone is operating on?
11:46:17 AM JE Dispatch They're utilizing FireTac 7.
14
LZ location confirmed, Mercy Flight inbound 11:47:42 AM

Town of Watertown confirmed the landing zone is on Tac 7 at Town Barns between Adams and Victory Lane. LifeNet is on the ground, and Mercy Flight is about 14 to 15 minutes out.

11:47:13 AM JE 46-0-4 P 202-4604, Tag 7.
11:47:25 AM JE 2-P16 2-0-1 on 4-4-6-0-4 on TAC-7.
11:47:31 AM JE 46-0-4 P Can you confirm where that landing zone has been established?
11:47:42 AM JE 2-P16 That's affirmative. This is Towne Barnes and Towne Adams on Victory Lane. Life nets on the ground right now. It's about a 14-15 minute ETA for Mercy Flight.
15
Ambulance en route to landing zone 11:48:23 AM

Town of Watertown advised the Adams Center landing zone that a Town of Watertown ambulance is en route.

11:48:23 AM JE 46-0-4 P 2-0-1-4-6-0-4. Yeah, Barter Town Ambulance is en route to you at this time.
11:48:30 AM JE 2-P16 Copy that, Frank.
16
Town ambulance en route to LZ 11:49:12 AM

Town of Watertown Ambulance 74-9-1 is transporting to the Adams Center landing zone.

11:49:02 AM JE 74-P11 Sheriff, this is 74-9-1.
11:49:05 AM JE Dispatch 74.91.
11:49:12 AM JE 74-P11 7491 transporting to the LZ.
11:49:21 AM JE Dispatch Copy, 7491 transporting to the LZ-1149.
17
Ambulance arrives at landing zone 11:55:45 AM

Town of Watertown Ambulance 74-9-1 arrived at the Adams Center landing zone.

11:55:45 AM JE 74-P11 Jefferson 7491 arrived at the LZ.
11:55:51 AM JE Dispatch All right, 1155.
18
Mercy Flight requests LZ hazards 11:56:05 AM

Mercy Flight contacted Adams Center landing zone command requesting the LZ description and any hazards on approach.

11:55:49 AM Radio LZ Command, LZ Command, Central 3.
11:55:55 AM JE 2-P16 Atom Center LZ Command down. Go ahead.
11:56:05 AM Radio LZ Command, Mercury Flight Central 3, just looking for an LZ description and any hazards we might be seeing on our way in.
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LZ hazards relayed, helicopter 3 minutes out 11:56:37 AM

Landing zone advised the inbound helicopter of approach hazards, including a radio tower west of the town barn garage and perimeter lighting, and reported another LifeNet aircraft already on the ground. The aircraft acknowledged and gave a 3 to 4 minute ETA.

11:56:37 AM JE 2-P16 Be advised, you will have a large radio tower directly due west of the town barn garage. You'll be landing directly due east in a large parking lot. Only hazards you have is there's your standard lighting around the perimeter of the parking lot. And be advised, life net is also on the ground here as well. Other than that, you should be clear to land.
11:56:43 AM Radio That's a good copy. We are about a three to four minute EPA now.
11:56:50 AM JE 2-P16 Adam Sutter, LZ Copies. See you soon.
20
Town units clear landing zone 12:01:50 PM

Town of Watertown units cleared the Adams Center landing zone assignment and returned available.

12:01:50 PM JE 46-1-1 Jefferson 4611 is going to be available. You can show all town and water town units available.
12:01:55 PM JE Dispatch Town of Watertown, units available, 1201.
21
Mercy Flight lands at LZ 12:02:01 PM

Adams Center advised Mercy Flight is on the ground at the landing zone.

12:02:01 PM JE 2-1-2 Adam Center, traffic search, mercy flights on the ground.
12:02:05 PM JE Dispatch Copy, Mercy Flight Underground 1202.
22
Second helicopter delaying lift-off 12:03:56 PM

Guilfoyle advised they have not lifted from the landing zone and will remain delayed because another helicopter is coming in.

12:03:56 PM JE 66-0-3 P We have not lifted. However, we're going to be returning ready and delayed as another helicopter is coming in.
12:04:01 PM JE 66 BASE We see.
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