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Fashion Vs. Function– Just how necessary is fire resistant clothing within...
By Darrin Buchta B.S., NRP, FP-C It seems simple enough right? We operate in temperature extremes, harsh environments, performing physically and mentally demanding tasks; all in the blink of an eye....
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Keeping Our Shared Air Space a Safe Air Space
Header photo courtesy of Carilion Life-Guard and taken from a drone. Photo includes flight crew, drone operators, and LZ Commanders following Carilion’s first open forum on drone safety with their...
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Fashion Vs. Function – Just how necessary is fire resistant clothing within...
By Darrin Buchta B.S., NRP, FP-C If you are returning for Part 2, welcome back! If you haven’t had the chance to read Part 1 yet, take time to go back and read it first! Without knowing the overall...
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If we fail, we fail together. Train for success.
Submitted by Miles Dunagan, NEMSPA Board of Directors, 10 year HAA Pilot Every now and then you are asked to participate in something much larger than you realize. Unknowingly you say, “Sure, I’d love...
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What will it take to reach VISION ZERO?
Submitted by David Ellis, IAFCCP Board President Regardless of operator, service type, geographic location, or vehicle, we all talk safety. It’s a common theme in every staff meeting, industry...
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Stepping Up to the Task
Submitted by Jason Hill, Base Maintenance Technician, Carilion Clinic Life-Guard/Med-Trans Corporation “Guys, you can make money as an Airframe and Power plant mechanic with the skills I’m going to...
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Seeking Safety Storytellers!
Safety Story Workshop November 2-4, 2016 Denver, Colorado We all have stories. Stories about those times when we made a difference, saved a life, wanted a do-over, or committed to a new way of...
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AAMS issues PSA on drone safety
Filmed at the 2016 AMTC v2.0, this brief PSA aims to inform the public about the dangers posed to HEMS providers by UAVs/drones in the low altitude airspace. Thank you to Susan Smith and Carilion...
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Congratulations to the 2017 SMTA Graduates!
Front row, l to r: Patricia Vielle, Michael Mock, Paula Hoyle, Solomon Don, John Hinds, Jon Conceison, Kevin Womac Back, l to r: Scott Schandelson, Travis Schochler, Michael Rosalez, Keith...
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Drone Education & Registration: It Would Take an Act of Congress
Submitted by Erik Bratton, Director of Safety, Hospital Wing Drones are an increasingly popular way for hobbyists to fly. Smaller unmanned aerial systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, are...
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Incorporation of EMS medical crews flying in single-pilot aircraft for...
Submitted by Dan Foulds, Owner, AMRM Training Solutions, LLC Our objective is the safety and success of all HEMS/HAA flight operations. In addition to the tragedy for those involved in a mishap, the...
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Adding value to CHAMPS
Submitted by Bill Winn, General Manager, National EMS Pilots Association The air medical transport community in general is a leading example of an industry that is continuously engaged in the process...
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Looking back at 10 years of Air Medical Accidents
Submitted by Colin Henry, Chair AAMS Safety Committee President, Colin Henry Aviation, Safety and Quality Consulting LLC http://www.colinhenryasq.com In 2008 the Air Medical industry experienced its...
View ArticleIntroducing the First Ever SMTA Graduate Workshop!
AAMS Safety Management Training Academy Graduate Workshop June 5-7, 2018 Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, Ohio REGISTER Tuesday, June 5 Afternoon Session, 1330 – 1630h Workplace...
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Never Stop Learning
Never Stop Learning Submitted by Josh Weiland, Safety Officer, Sanford Health Air Transport Those who work and operate in the safety management arena typically face the same hurdles when it comes to...
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The Nuts and Bolts of a Flight Data Monitoring Program: Part I
The Nuts and Bolts of a Flight Data Monitoring Program: Part I Submitted by Jeff Currin, FOQUA Manager, Life Flight Network New to flight data monitoring? Thinking about equipping aircraft in your...
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