So, You Want to Be a Flight Paramedic?
Dreaming of becoming a flight paramedic? Veteran flight medic Dr. John vonRosenberg shares three essential steps to get started.
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Sailor Hurt 800 Miles Off CA Requires Helicopter Rescue
The vessel contacted the U.S. Coast Guard to request help for the injured sailor, but was outside the range of range.
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Three Crew Members Killed in KY Medical Helicopter Crash
Kentucky State Police identified those who died as Gale Alleman, Bethany Aicken and James Welsh.
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FL Air Ambulance Chief Is Fired Amid Stolen-Drugs Investigation
The county said Division Chief Andrea Thompson’s termination is effective immediately.
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Mercy Flight Helicopter Makes Hard Landing at NY Airport
A pilot, flight nurse and flight paramedic were not hurt after their Mercy Flight helicopter made a hard landing Thursday night.
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The JEMS Report: Taking Flight
Dr. John vonRosenberg talks about being a flight paramedic.
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Drone Blocks Life Flight Helicopter from Landing on OR Highway
A helicopter called to the scene of a fatal crash on Interstate 5 couldn’t immediately respond due to interference from a civilian drone.
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The Role of Rotor-Wing Helicopter in Rural Trauma Care: A Geographic and Demographic Report of Montana
This study uses geographic information system methodology to assess access to the highest-level trauma centers by rotor-wing helicopter.
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Donations Ensure Mental Health Support for CareFlight of the Rockies, Other First Responders
The CareFlight stress management team provides behavioral health support to the larger group of first responders.
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Three People Airlifted after Being Seriously Injured in FL Boat Crash
Four other people on the boat were taken to local hospitals.
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New Book Shows Kids What Paramedics and EMTs Actually Do
"What Paramedics and EMTs Do" is an exciting new educational tool to help EMS professionals educate children and families.
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Mom Questions Why Baby’s $97,000 Bill for Air-Ambulance Transport Was Deemed Not Medically Necessary
Insurers may not pay if they decide the transport wasn’t medically necessary.
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