DRF Luftrettung has held its first International Helicopter Hoist Operation (HHO) Symposium on 2-3 September, exploring quality standards, government regulations, and mission complexity
ATSB safety analysis of aerial firefighting in Australia
The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued its safety analysis of aerial firefighting occurrences in Australia, considering the risks inherent to the operators and finding that half of all…
The International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) Annual Convention, hosted by Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue (Tatrzańskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (TOPR)), included 440 rescue professionals from 109 rescue organisations, representing…
US-based HEMS pilot Mike Biasatti considers the issue of the looming pilot shortage in the US, and suggests the establishment of a national mentoring team that will attract and retain…