Lifeguard call sign

[soarby007]

DFW now requires that an emergency be declared to get priority handling, in addition to the Lifeguard call sign.

Anyone else heard of this

 

[CaravanMan]

I hadn't heard of it yet, but I know a couple months ago when I went into DAL w/Lifeguard call sign they asked if we would like Direct, to which I replied "Yes, if we could," and they cleared us straight into DAL. DFW Center/Appch guys/girls are pretty cool, same with the folks down around HOU.

 

[Say Again Over]

b.

Provide priority to civilian air ambulance

flights "LIFEGUARD." Air carrier/taxi usage of the
"LIFEGUARD" call sign, indicates that operational
priority is requested. When verbally requested,
provide priority to military air evacuation flights
(AIR EVAC, MED EVAC) and scheduled air
carrier/air taxi flights. Assist the pilots of air
ambulance/evacuation aircraft to avoid areas of
significant weather and turbulent conditions. When
requested by a pilot, provide notifications to expedite
ground handling of patients, vital organs, or urgently
needed medical materials.
NOTE​

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It is recognized that heavy traffic flow may affect the
controller’s ability to provide priority handling. However,
without compromising safety, good judgment shall be used
in each situation to facilitate the most expeditious
movement of a lifeguard aircraft.​

From the 7110.65R
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