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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, […]

Teammate Shares his Journey to Air Methods, Embodies the American Dream On Armed Forces Day (third Saturday of May), we honor all the members of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve forces. United by a common call to serve, these brave men and women represent the […]

In the demanding and fast-paced world of healthcare, burnout has emerged as an all-too-common condition that affects medical professionals tasked with delivering high-quality care around the clock. Combatting healthcare worker burnout is crucial for the well-being of providers, patients, and the overall quality of care. Addressing this problem extends beyond staff welfare and turnover; it’s […]

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, July 23, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that the Council Bluffs Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend’s in-person and virtual reality programs to provide advanced training, including airway management training, for its first responders. Located in Iowa’s eighth-largest city, the Council Bluffs Fire […]

SUN CITY WEST, AZ, July 17, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) has selected Air Methods Ascend’s EMS Review online programs to provide continuing education to its first responders. Covering more than 600 square miles and serving approximately 90,000 residents, the […]

AirLift Texas bases in Waco and New Braunfels can now transport patients with intra-aortic balloon pumps  WACO, TX, July 17, 2024 – Cardiac patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) can now be transported between hospitals for specialized care by the emergency air medical teams with AirLift Texas. Starting today, the critical care crews at both […]

Idaho Falls, ID, April 11, 2024 – The emergency air medical crew with Air Idaho Rescue was thrilled to reunite on April 5 with Jack Moser, a young boy who made a miraculously significant recovery following a life-threatening accident.  In July of 2020, the then five-year-old fell under a passing trailer while on a bike ride […]

Teams assist in lifesaving care to patient experiencing severe allergic reaction DESERT CENTER, CA – March 30, 2024 – This morning, 10-year-old Logan Sauceda and his family met at Riverside County Fire Department’s Lake Tamarisk Fire Station 49 to reunite and show appreciation to the emergency medical service (EMS) teams who helped save his life following […]

Patient experiences unique care via Mercy Air program across state lines PASADENA, CA – March 28, 2024 – In a special reunion, Mercy Air 2 reconnected with former burn patient, 18-year-old America Salmeron at the Pasadena Police Department heliport. Salmeron, a Pasadena resident, is a unique patient as three different Mercy Air medical flight crews […]