Press Releases

Elected Official Visits LifeNet of New York in Sidney to Learn About Lifesaving Services

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Assemblymember Joseph Angelino Sees Firsthand the Critical Role of Air Medical Services SIDNEY, NY, Dec. 19, 2024 – Assemblymember Joe Angelino (R-NY District 121) visited LifeNet of New York’s Sidney base on Tuesday morning to see firsthand the critical air medical services provided by the dedicated helicopter crew. The visit also highlighted the importance of […]

Elected Official Visits LifeNet of New York in Selkirk to Learn About Lifesaving Services

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Assemblymember Carrie Woerner Sees Firsthand the Critical Role of Air Medical Services SELKIRK, NY, Dec. 13, 2024 – Assemblymember Carrie Woerner (D-NY District 113) spent the afternoon on Wednesday with the dedicated air medical crew of LifeNet of New York at their Selkirk base to gain a firsthand understanding of the lifesaving care they provide across […]

Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad Selects Air Methods Ascend for Online EMS Education for First Responders

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MILFORD, NY, Dec. 11, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS Review program to provide continuing education to its first responders. The Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad is one of 30 fire departments in […]

Mercy Air Receives First Responder Status

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Henderson, NV, Dec. 11, 2024 – The Mercy Air bases in Henderson, Mesquite, and Mercy Air 21 in Pahrump are proud to announce their recent designation as first responders. This allows Mercy Air’s air medical crew to land directly at the scene, when it is determined to be safe by the pilot, and begin patient […]

Tenured Experience Leads to Exceptional Air Medical Care with USA SouthFlight

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Crew boasts more than 150 years of collective critical care experience   Semmes, AL, Dec. 10, 2024 – Citizens in western Alabama and eastern Mississippi can rest easy knowing they are in good hands during an emergency requiring air medical transport, thanks to the extensive experience of USA SouthFlight. With over 150 years of collective […]

Native Air Receives First Responder Status

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Designation Helps Get Patients to Hospitals Faster PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ, Dec. 9, 2024 – Patients in central Arizona can now receive emergency air medical care faster thanks to Native Air 4 and 14 in Prescott and Prescott Valley recently obtaining first responder status. This designation allows the pilot to identify a safe place to land the helicopter and […]

Three Former Patients Reunite with Air Medical Crew and Others Who Helped Save Their Lives

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Life Saver hosts special event to celebrate patients and their recoveries. SYLACAUGA, AL, Dec. 3, 2024 – Life Saver’s emergency air medical crew welcomed three former patients at their base in Sylacauga on Dec. 3 for an emotional reunion with the caregivers and first responders who played critical roles in saving their lives. Tracie Hughey, […]

Mercy Air Enhances Readiness Through Critical Response Exercise

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Joint multi-agency training simulates real-life emergency scenarios OCEANO, CA – Dec. 3, 2024 — Just before Thanksgiving, the Mercy Air 34 air medical team based in Paso Robles, CA joined forces with local EMS, law enforcement, fire, and 911 dispatch teams in a mass casualty incident drill at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). The one-day training exercise, […]

AirLife Georgia Recognizes 12-year-old Hero

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GRIFFIN, GA, Dec. 2, 2024 – For Megan and Tyler Hopper, the news of a serious accident involving their daughters was the call that every parent dreads. Their fear, however, turned to pride after learning about the heroic actions of their 12-year-old daughter Sage Hopper following the multi-vehicle accident in October. On Saturday, the Hopper […]

Teen Attacked by Shark Reunites with Air Medical Crew Who Helped Save Her Life

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15-year-old Lulu Gribbin visits Okaloosa MedFlight base to thank the crew  NICEVILLE, FL, Nov. 25, 2024 – Okaloosa MedFlight’s emergency air medical crew was thrilled to reunite with former patient Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor who has defied the odds with her remarkable recovery. On June 7, 2024, Okaloosa MedFlight transported Gribbin from […]

TriState CareFlight Celebrates 20 Years of Lifesaving Service in Santa Fe

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Former patients, local leaders, and community partners join air medical crew to commemorate milestone Santa Fe, NM – Nov. 25, 2024 – With a mission to provide the people of northern New Mexico with critical emergency air medical service, TriState CareFlight established a base in Santa Fe 20 years ago. On Nov. 20, approximately 40 […]

CAMTS PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: ACCREDITATION SITE VISIT TO AIR METHODS’ PACWEST REGION

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The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of: Air Methods’ Pac-West Region on Dec. 16 & 17. The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical transport standards. The site visit results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions […]

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