How to be a Canadian search and rescue technician

What does it take to be a Canadian SAR Tech? AirMed&Rescue reached out to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to find out more about the unique role of a SAR Technician

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New emergency, trauma and transport nurse study released

A new study has revealed the challenges that emergency, trauma and transport nurses face.

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The use of artificial intelligence in search and rescue missions

From cutting-edge tools transforming medical care to emerging public safety solutions, augmented reality (AR) is enabling significant strides in industry and society. Adam Kaplan, CEO and Co-Founder of Edgybees, discusses…

Texas Army National Guard hurricane search and rescue fleet

US National Guard after-action review assessments

Amy Gallagher explains the primary assets that the National Guard used during Hurricanes Harvey and Florence, including aircraft types, personnel from multiple states, and multiple modes of communication, to manage…

How to make sure your hoist cable doesn’t fail during an airborne rescue mission

James Paul Wallis examines what can go wrong with neglected helicopter hoist cables and the signs winchmen need to watch out for

SAR certification for the Sikorsky S-92A helicopter

Lockheed Martin has announced that ANAC-Brazil, the country’s civil aviation authority, has approved the search and rescue (SAR) configuration for the Sikorsky S-92A helicopter.

NH90 Sea Lion completes mission demonstration

Airbus’ military helicopter, the NH90 Sea Lion, has, this July, successfully completed mission demonstrations for its relevant roles in the German Navy, including search and rescue missions.

Americans: Air ambulance services are a critical healthcare service and should be covered by insurance

A new survey conducted by YouGov and released by Global Medical Response (GMR) has revealed that nearly 90 per cent of Americans consider air ambulance services to be a critical…

International maritime search exercise to factor in the use of UAVs

An international maritime rescue exercise is due to take place mid-August on the northern coast of Hiiumaa islands, off Estonia

South Island receives two new air ambulances

New Zealand’s South Island air ambulance service, GCH Aviation, has received two Airbus H145 helicopters to extend air medical capabilities in the area

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Public asked to move away from helipad in Chilliwack River Valley

Canadian-based Chilliwack Search and Rescue team (CSAR) has been forced to issue the public a safety warning following incidents of people loitering on their helipad at Lindeman Lake

Swindon Town FC to sponsor Wiltshire Air Ambulance for a second season

And it’s Swindon Town, Swindon Town FC … that will be kicking off its 2019/20 sponsorship with Wiltshire Air Ambulance, whose logo will be emblazoned across the back of the…

Making history in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Air Ambulance service has been making headlines in the news this week, with the first case of an all-female crew taking to the skies in the 73-year history…