Issue 128 | July 2022

AirMed&Rescue July 2022

In our July Police Aviation issue of AirMed&Rescue, we look at training and simulation excellence across this special mission sector.

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In this issue

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NYPD Aviation Unit: New York’s boys (and girls) in blue

Lieutenant Antonio Hernandez, assigned to the New York Police Department Aviation Unit, spoke to Mandy Langfield about mission profiles, mechanics doubling as crew chiefs, and his hopes for the future...

Mandy Langfield

Soliders

Washoe County Sheriff: always ready to respond

Mandy Langfield spoke to Deputy Seppl Baumann, a pilot with the Washoe County Sheriff’s regional aviation enforcement unit – RAVEN – about retasking former military aircraft for new and challenging...

Mandy Langfield

Helicopter

Victoria Police Air Wing: Keeping up capabilities

With a number of helicopters and a fixed-wing aircraft at its disposal, the Victoria Police Air Wing ensures it is keeping up with demand in an area that spans deserts...

Mandy Langfield

Police helicopter

Aerial law enforcement - the right aircraft, the right kit

Mandy Langfield looks at the requirements of aerial law enforcement professionals seeking the right aircraft, with the right equipment, for the right price

Mandy Langfield

Helicopter

Operating all-weather SAR on Ireland's coast

CHC Ireland has held the Irish Coast Guard contract for more than 20 years. It prides itself on being an Irish company with local knowledge and global strength, operating all-weather...

Jonathan Falconer

Provider Profile: Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Lieutenant Paul Wright and Sheriff Grady Judd talk to Oliver Cuenca about Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Aviation Unit: the varied landscapes and missions, and how it is preparing for the...

Stretcher

Mechanical Ventilation and Advanced Airway Education

Sean Bryan, Director of Medical Operations - Western Hemisphere at REVA, Inc talks about equipment, training, and preparedness when it comes to transporting patients with mechanical ventilation needs

AirMed&Rescue speaks to David Swan

Interview with David Swan, SAR International

AirMed&Rescue spoke with David Swan, Director of Operations and Oversight, Search and Rescue International Ltd, about the provision it offers the SAR community, and their focus on the opportunities for...