Device provides advanced cardiac care and status helps get patients to hospitals faster PASO ROBLES, CA – June 10, 2025 – Mercy Air 34 in Paso Robles announced the integration of the ZOLL AutoPulse® NXT automated CPR device into its air medical transport operations and achieved first responder status for the region—key milestones that significantly enhance […]
New Helicopter Brings Lifesaving Resource to Wakulla County CRAWFORDVILLE, FL – June 5, 2025 – Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, is excited to announce the arrival of AirLife Florida 1 in Wakulla County. This new base, which opened on June 4, will enhance emergency care for residents and visitors […]
Device proven to be critical in emergency air medical transport of cardiac patients LIBERAL, KS, June 5, 2025 – The LifeSave Kansas bases in Liberal and Garden City, along with their sister bases in Wichita and Emporia, are reinforcing their commitment to safety and clinical excellence by integrating the ZOLL AutoPulse® NXT automated CPR device […]
Leaves legacy of service, mentorship, and community impact SAN DIEGO, CA – June 4, 2025 – After more than three decades of distinguished service in emergency medical services (EMS), Flight Nurse Kelly Forman officially retired her wings from Air Methods’ Mercy Air program on May 31, capping her extraordinary career with a heartfelt celebration at […]
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 […]
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 […]
AirLIFE TEXAS is flying higher with a PC-12 fixed wing airplane NEW BRAUNFELS, TX – May 20, 2025 – Patients needing air medical transport throughout the Lone Star State will now have access to enhanced air medical transport thanks to an upgraded fixed wing plane with a new name on its side. Earlier this month, […]
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 […]
Landing Zone Training Ensures Safety Among Teams LOST HILLS, CA – May 16, 2025 – On Tuesday, May 13, Air Methods’ local air medical programs, Mercy Air and SkyLife, conducted a large-scale landing zone safety training at the Lost Hills-Kern County Airport, bringing together several public safety agencies for an interagency collaboration. The exercise included […]
Local leaders come together to commemorate milestone SNYDER, TX – May 15, 2025 – Celebrating their 20 years of emergency air medical service to Snyder and the surrounding communities, Native Air 39 marked the milestone with an anniversary event on May 14 where they announced their new name: AirLIFE TEXAS. Under this new brand, the […]