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SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of medical passengers and of other personnel

Regulation (EU) 2024/1111

(a) Medical passengers. Prior to any VEMS flight, or series of VEMS flights, medical passengers shall be briefed to ensure they are familiar with the VEMS working environment and equipment, can operate on-board emergency equipment, and can take part in normal and emergency entry and exit procedures.

(b) Ground emergency service personnel. Where ground emergency service personnel are employed, the IAM operator shall take all necessary measures to ensure that such personnel are familiar with the VEMS working environment and equipment, and the risks associated with ground operations at a VEMS operating site.

(c) Medical patients. Notwithstanding point UAM.OP.MVCA.170 of Annex IX (Part-IAM), a briefing shall be held only if the medical condition of the medical patient renders it practicable.