Flight For Life Colorado - Non-injury incident

Date: 3/14/2008 ~0500 MDT

Program: Flight For Life Colorado
	4231 W. 16th Ave.
	Denver, CO 80204

Type: AS 350 B3
Tail #: N 394LG
Operator/Vendor: Air Methods

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: No crew involved. No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	The fire suppression system on the hospital rooftop helipad at St.
	Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo (Lifeguard 4 base) inadvertently
	activated, spraying foam across the pad and aircraft for approximately
	20-30 minutes. The aircraft required inspection, draining and
	replacement of all engine fluids, and an engine wash. The aircraft was
	then returned to service.

Additional Info: 
	An investigation revealed that valves controlling the fire suppression
	system were located in a closet also used by the housekeeping
	department. A cart was pushed into the closet, hitting a valve, and
	activating the system. These valves have now been isolated behind a
	locked steel mesh screen.

Source: Kathleen Mayer, Program Director

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