Maui Fire Department unveils new helicopter

Hawaii’s Maui Fire Department (MFD) has unveiled its new firefighting helicopter, a Eurocopter BK 117 known as ‘Iolani’, which will enter regular service from 1 July

Helitak receives FAA approval for eight new aircraft models

The new additions bring the number of models certified for use with the FT4500 fire suppression tank to 18, with more models planned for approval in future

Coulson Aviation sells Fireliner to Argentinean province

Argentina’s province of Santiago del Estero has acquired a Boeing 737 Fireliner airtanker from Coulson Aviation USA, to be stationed in Las Termas De Rio Hondo

UAE approves drones for firefighting support

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has granted approval for the use of 180 drones by firefighters in Dubai

Integration, communication and innovation in aerial firefighting

AirMed&Rescue magazine spoke to Mark Woody of TracPlus tracking and communication service about the company’s latest efforts to enhance the ability of aerial firefighters to share information and enhance outcomes

Stopping the bleed – what difference is it making to patient mortality?

Treatment for trauma patients is constantly evolving, with blood products, tranexamic acid, and modern tourniquets becoming more popular with HEMS operators in both military and civilian settings. Jane Collingwood explores…

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Maui Fire Department unveils new helicopter

Helitak receives FAA approval for eight new aircraft models

Coulson Aviation sells Fireliner to Argentinean province

UAE approves drones for firefighting support

Integration, communication and innovation in aerial firefighting

Stopping the bleed – what difference is it making to patient mortality?