Combined Efforts Increase Blood Supply For Those Who Need It Most WATERTOWN, NY – November 7, 2024 – The LifeNet of New York air medical crews, based in Watertown and Potsdam, teamed up with the local chapter of the American Red Cross in New York to host a Battle of the Bases Blood Drive on Nov. 6 to […]
Pilot and Flight Nurse Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Nov. 07, 2024 — AirLife Utah, part of Air Methods, proudly announces that Pilot Jen Prince and Flight Nurse James Vanotti have been named among the 2024 Utah Business Healthcare Heroes. This esteemed recognition highlights their exceptional commitment to […]
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson Experiences Firsthand the Critical Role of Air Medical Services in South Dakota HOT SPRINGS, SD, Nov. 4, 2024 – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) spent the afternoon with the dedicated crew of Black Hills Life Flight in Hot Springs to gain a firsthand understanding of the lifesaving care they […]
RUIDOSO, N.M., Oct. 29, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that the Ruidoso Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend’s Critical Care Review online program to provide continuing education to its first responders. With three full-time fire stations and a team of 30 professionals, the Ruidoso Fire Department […]
FORT McDOWELL, AZ, Oct. 29, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS Review program to provide continuing education to its first responders. Founded in 2000, the Fort McDowell Yavapai National Fire Department serves the 40 […]
Air Methods Recognizes Flight Nurse Luke Ballmer on National First Responders Day KEARNEY, NE, Oct. 28, 2024 – Growing up in Gothenburg, NE, TriCity LifeNet Flight Nurse Luke Ballmer would often see helicopters flying patients from various rural locations and often wondered what it would be like to provide that lifesaving care while flying across […]
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Oct. 28, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Las Cruces Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend to provide extensive in-person and online training to its first responders. With 179 sworn personnel and eight fire stations (a ninth in the planning stages), Las Cruces […]
MOOSE, WY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Grand Teton National Park has selected Air Methods Ascend’s EMS Review online program to provide continuing education to its first responders. Grand Teton National Park, one of the 10 most visited national parks in the United States, […]
Air Medical Team Reunites with Former Patients, Reflecting on Thousands of Lives Impacted HAGERSTOWN, MD – Oct. 22, 2024 – LifeNet 8-1, a trusted emergency air medical provider serving South Central Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, celebrated 15 years of service with a special event on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event, held at their […]
MONTICELLO, IL, OCT. 16, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Kirby Medical Center has extended their contract with Air Methods Ascend to continue offering its online EMS Review program to provide additional training for their emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. Located in Monticello, IL, Kirby Ambulance […]
Full compliance well ahead of the May 2027 deadline set for Part 135 operators GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, Oct. 16, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is proud to announce its submission of a declaration of compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Safety Management System (SMS) under 14 […]
Joint multi-agency training prepares teams for real-life emergencies KINGMAN, AZ – Oct. 14, 2024 — Public safety organizations throughout the country develop response paradigms to meet evolving challenges, threats, and incidents. As part of this commitment, TriState CareFlight trains regularly with first responders and local agencies to be prepared for any emergent situation. Recently, CareFlight joined […]