In the March 2023 issue

When presented with wire strikes, what the risks, training and equipment you need; when carrying a load on the hoist, what are the dangers that come with the job; blood, blood products and organs require delicate and deliberate storage and handling; what are the considerations for global management of sovereign firefighting fleets; and how do they approach HEMS and SAR in Aotearoa; plus a whole lot more to keep you informed and good to go!

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In this issue

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

When every second counts: transporting blood, organs and blood products

With the necessary equipment, training, standards and certification, helicopter air ambulances can carry blood and blood products for prehospital transfusions, while others transport organs for transplant. Operators and manufacturers share…

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

In the air tonight: aerial asset management in the cloud

Jonathan Falconer investigates how the cloud is changing aerial asset management like never before

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 Tom Von Eschenbach

Interview: Thomas von Eschenbach

Value through collaboration and innovation: AirMed&Rescue spoke with Thomas von Eschenbach, Director, Program Management, Army Rotary Wing Solutions & Huntsville Site Lead for Collins Aerospace, about the important move towards…