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Air medical helicopters play a vital role in life-saving missions, often operating at low altitudes near hospital helipads, rescue squads, and emergency scenes. Unfortunately, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) present significant risks to these operations, from collisions to delays that can endanger lives. Responsible drone operation is critical to ensuring the safety of everyone in the […]

As the winter months set in, a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses becomes an anticipated challenge for medical professionals. Rural, community hospitals often find themselves overwhelmed by the influx of pediatric patients needing specialized care they may not be equipped to provide. The rise in pediatric respiratory illness creates a demand for air medical transport […]

In the fast-paced world of air medical services, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. One way to ensure that we meet and exceed industry standards as an organization is through simulation education, a method that mirrors real-life medical scenarios for training purposes. Recently, Air Methods achieved a significant milestone by earning Simulation Center Accreditation […]

Veteran recounts inspirational journey from military service to EMS aviation BARSTOW, CA – July 17, 2025 – In recognition of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Air Methods is proud to celebrate the contributions of military veterans across its ranks, including one of their own, Mercy Air 66 Pilot James Schmittle in Barstow, […]

HAGERSTOWN, MD – July 17, 2025 – In recognition of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Air Methods is proud to celebrate the contributions of military veterans across its ranks, including one of their own, LifeNet 8-1 Pilot Dan Moore. A U.S. Army veteran and former National Guard crew chief, Moore’s journey from […]

Device proven to be critical in emergency air medical transport of cardiac patients  SANTA FE, NM, July 16, 2025 – The TriState CareFlight bases in Santa Fe and Taos, along with their sister bases, Native Air in Alamogordo; Artesia; Carlsbad; Deming; Las Cruces; and Silver City; as well as LifeGuard in Carlsbad and Roswell, are […]

Reunion highlights vital role of teamwork in emergency medical services FRESNO, CA — May 28, 2025 — On Monday, May 19, more than a year after a near-fatal fall in the mountains, Michael Gardner reunited with the SkyLife air medical crew who helped save his life. The reunion took place at the SkyLife base in Fresno during National […]

Base kicks off National EMS Week with celebration, former patient returns to thank flight crew who helped save his life HORNELL, NY – May 20, 2025 – LifeNet of New York 7-7, based at the Hornell Municipal Airport, celebrated 15 years of providing lifesaving service to communities across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region with […]

HASTINGS, NE – April 3, 2025 – Cheers and applause filled the air at Hastings Middle School on Wednesday as students and staff gathered to witness an emotional reunion. The TriCity LifeNet crew landed on the school’s football field to reunite with 12-year-old student Axel Barahona and his family—more than a year after transporting him […]