The Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center revealed its latest addition to the AirCare fleet on September 3rd for several local emergency services agencies in Alexander County.
The recent addition of the EC-130 helicopter to AirCare’s fleet has allowed them to reach out to the communities in their service area and has greatly reduced response times. The ultimate goal of any emergency service agency is better and more expedient patient care. With a 14 minute flight time to the center of Alexander County from the Boonville/Elkin, NC base, the quicker flight time could greatly affect the patients who may be airlifted. These are just a few things that prompted the brief display of the new chopper to several agencies in Alexander County.
The EC-130 cabin is wide which allows it to comfortably carry the patient and medical crew. It also uses the patented Eurocopter Fenestron™ shrouded tail rotor, which makes it the quietest helicopter in its class. The EC-130 has a large crew safety focus with the latest terrain awareness/mapping and collision avoidance software available. This aircraft, like the current EC-135, is staffed by a seasoned pilot, and an experienced medical crew consisting of a registered nurse and a paramedic.
With the new addition, AirCare’s current fleet consists of 1 EC-135 helicopter, 1 EC-130 helicopter and 2 ambulances. AirCare is part of an EMS network serving patients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia. AirCare provides fast, safe transportation for critically ill or injured patients. AirCare has provided service to the community since May, 1986 and will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2011.
The recent addition of the EC-130 helicopter to AirCare’s fleet has allowed them to reach out to the communities in their service area and has greatly reduced response times. The ultimate goal of any emergency service agency is better and more expedient patient care. With a 14 minute flight time to the center of Alexander County from the Boonville/Elkin, NC base, the quicker flight time could greatly affect the patients who may be airlifted. These are just a few things that prompted the brief display of the new chopper to several agencies in Alexander County.
The EC-130 cabin is wide which allows it to comfortably carry the patient and medical crew. It also uses the patented Eurocopter Fenestron™ shrouded tail rotor, which makes it the quietest helicopter in its class. The EC-130 has a large crew safety focus with the latest terrain awareness/mapping and collision avoidance software available. This aircraft, like the current EC-135, is staffed by a seasoned pilot, and an experienced medical crew consisting of a registered nurse and a paramedic.
With the new addition, AirCare’s current fleet consists of 1 EC-135 helicopter, 1 EC-130 helicopter and 2 ambulances. AirCare is part of an EMS network serving patients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia. AirCare provides fast, safe transportation for critically ill or injured patients. AirCare has provided service to the community since May, 1986 and will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2011.
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