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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 […]

In the aviation industry, safety is a priority. But it’s also a fundamental way of life, particularly in high-risk sectors like air medical services. Air Methods relies on its Safety Management System (SMS) program to establish a comprehensive systematic approach to safety, serving as the cornerstone of our company. It’s the backbone of our operations, […]

KERN COUNTY, CA – May 22, 2025 – United Rotorcraft is excited to announce a contract with the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) for two FIREHAWK helicopters. This strategic investment will significantly enhance the KCFD aerial firefighting capabilities, providing advanced resources to combat wildfires and support emergency response operations. Acquired through the U.S. Army surplus […]

Air medical teams share advanced capability transporting cardiac patients YORK, PA – May 22, 2025 – For the fifth consecutive year, Air Methods’ WellSpan WellFlight teams from Gettysburg and Lebanon, along with their LifeNet 8-1 sister base in Hagerstown, partnered with WellSpan’s ground Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers to honor frontline teams during National EMS Week. […]

Suwannee Air Rescue to Strengthen Access to Lifesaving Emergency Care Across the Region SUWANNEE COUNTY, FL—MAY 20, 2025 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is proud to announce a new partnership with Suwannee County Fire Rescue aimed at enhancing emergency medical services throughout the region. This collaboration will bring faster, more […]

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 […]

Air medical team provided lifesaving transport, critical in patient’s recovery SAYRE, PA, March 17, 2025 – In a heartwarming reunion on Saturday, former patient Tim Chiarolanza reunited with the Guthrie Air crew at their base in Sayre to express his appreciation for the critical care transport that played a pivotal role in saving his life. […]