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A brief look into the history of the Victoria Police Air Wing, and Victoria Police’s very first helicopter, by Hannah Dowling. By the 1970s, commercial aviation was thriving and authorities around the globe were beginning to recognise the benefits of aerial capabilities for the purposes of policing, emergency medical services and transportation, and search and
Aerial emergency medical services (EMS) are critical for modern-day frontline emergency response operations, offering unique capabilities that no other vehicle can provide. In New Zealand, the country’s unique geography presents even more challenges for traditional emergency services, making aerial operations even more crucial. This month, we sat down with Liv Lewis-Long from Auckland-based MRO, parts
While simulators will always be secondary to flying on a real aircraft, these still hold an important place in both pilot and role-based firefighter training. Bella Richards examines the importance of simulators, the NAFC simulator project that kicked off in 2021 and Australia’s current capabilities. Simulators build muscle memory, explains Bernie O’Rourke, an aviation and
From spotting bushfires to dropping inflatables to drowning swimmers, RPAS innovations are responding to incidents faster than manned aircraft. Adam Thorn speaks to the key players revolutionising our response in Australia and worldwide.
AW139 EMS co-pilot and mindfulness facilitator Andrew Boniface investigates why mental health, teamwork and training of people are so vital in modern-day HEMS.
Emergency services are at the forefront of some of the deadliest disasters humans face, such as bushfires, earthquakes, pandemics and floods. As technology grows beyond society’s expectations of many years ago, the industry is continuously pressured to keep up and utilise what’s available to save lives. From tech that can control as many as 1,000
