Hall CCT transitions air medical services to Mercy Air

As a result of this change, the base at Bakersfield’s Meadows Field Airport has transitioned to become a Mercy Air location. In total, 14 employees are transitioning from the Hall CCT team to Mercy Air and will continue to fly a Bell 407 helicopter for missions.

“We’ve had a terrific relationship for nearly two decades with the team at Hall CCT,” said Jim Caryl, Vice President of Customer Experience at Air Methods. “Over the years, the MEDEVAC 1 Flight Team has provided excellent care to countless patients. Our team is very excited to take on the challenge of meeting and exceeding a very high-standard set by the Hall team.”

“Over the years we’ve seen the Mercy Air team provide excellent healthcare to their patients and we feel that this transition will benefit the community we serve,” added Lavonne Hall, President and CEO of Hall Ambulance Service. “This move will allow the Hall CCT to focus on providing regional ground interfacility transport solutions. As a result, we believe all EMS and HEMS patients will receive even better care.”

Additionally, all Mercy Air aircraft are stocked with blood and plasma in flight to be administered during prehospital air medical transport for patients at risk for hemorrhagic shock. This combined with rapid air transport, can help critically ill or injured patients who otherwise might not survive.