3/23/2023 0 Comments Canterbury extreme race day 2018While we endeavour to offer the very best patient care possible, it is always nice hearing from the public that they find value in what we do. Karl Taylor, Chief Paramedic for the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter says he, “is delighted that the service has been recognised in this way. It is fantastic that this is being recognised.” Life Flight Trust Helicopter Pilot Harry Stevenson adds, “There is a huge team effort required to ensure we can respond every time our emergency phones ring, and that includes the other excellent emergency services that we work alongside and the community and sponsors who help fund us. We want New Zealanders to go out and live their lives to the full but also to know if there is an accident or emergency that, they can trust that we will be there.” These services are supported by the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust/GCH Aviation, Life Flight Trust, Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust and Phillips Search and Rescue Trust.Īs Rick Knight, Crew Chief for the Canterbury West Coast service observes, “Getting this recognition for the service is really appreciated, we are often dealing in extreme circumstances all working together to help the patient and then get them to the hospital – it is great to know that people are thinking of this service. Westpac Rescue Helicopters service the four main New Zealand centres Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Christchurch and from these bases cover the majority of New Zealand. They put their lives into the hands of their colleagues while they save the lives of others. The crew train for these moments in winching, search and rescue, orientation, bush survival and helicopter underwater escape training, as well as being Intensive Care Paramedics. In speaking to patients and their families they describe the moment they first heard the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in the distance and the feeling of huge relief as it arrives whether it is a motor vehicle accident, search and rescue, a medical emergency or whatever the crew are tasked to. When accidents and medical emergencies occur the service is there 24/7 – getting medical assistance to a patient at the scene within an hour increases the patient’s chance of making a full recovery by up to 80%. It is fantastic that this is recognised by the people of New Zealand. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a lifesaving emergency service, supported by local trusts, is there when people really need help. There are so many great charities in New Zealand that it makes it all the more special to be nominated and voted the most trusted brand by the public poll conducted by Readers Digest. New Zealand’s Most Trusted Charity - 2018 If a patient can have access to the specialist care they need within one hour of the onset of illness or injury their chances of making a complete recovery increase by up to 80% - help us support this life-saving service! Matt and Rupert have both spent a lot of time enjoying the great outdoors in New Zealand and have seen first hand the benefits of this fantastic service. Air Rescue needs to raise $7 million each year as the service is only 50% government funded. On average, 3 people will place their lives in the hands of the Air Rescue crew each day. The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust provide a FREE 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, air ambulance and air rescue service within our region. In November 2018 with the support of GCH Aviation Matt Boulcott (Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilot) and Rupert MacLachlan (New Zealand Flying Doctors Air Ambulance pilot) are racing The Pioneer Mountain Bike Race in Queenstown New Zealand to race funds and awareness for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust.
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