Wire strikes, education, awareness and technology

A helicopter pilot encounters many dangers, with wire strikes one of the most prevalent. Mario Pierobon investigates the risks, training procedures and latest equipment developments

Hoist cable management – snags avoidance

Mario Pierobon examines the rescue process of hoist cable management – detailing the inherent dangers of this crucial procedure

Government requirements and the use of private contractors for aerial firefighting

Mandy Langfield investigates the landscape between government requirements and the use of private contractors

New Zealand’s First Response Mechanisms

Jonathan Falconer reviews search and rescue and helicopter emergency medical services provision in the Pacific island nation

Case study: Versatile drones for emergency medical services and search and rescue

A2Z Drone Delivery talked to AirMed&Rescue about how researchers at SAIT test RPAS platforms to assist in SAR, as well as remote-guided medical triage

AirMedandRescue speaks to Samuel Summermatter

Interview: Samuel Summermatter

Air rescue at its peak: Jon Adams spoke to Samuel Summermatter, Flight Operation Manager and Pilot at Air Zermatt in Switzerland, about mountain rescue operations in the Swiss Alps

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Wire strikes, education, awareness and technology

Hoist cable management – snags avoidance

Government requirements and the use of private contractors for aerial firefighting

New Zealand’s First Response Mechanisms

Case study: Versatile drones for emergency medical services and search and rescue

Interview: Samuel Summermatter