LifeFlight Capability in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

LifeFlight Capability

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Address: 32 Edward Street 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.lifeflight.org.au

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25.01.2022 2020 was a record year for the Townsville RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance service, with 341 critical missions flown. In the past year LifeFlight’s jet fleet underwent a major expansion, adding three Challenger 604 aircraft to its fleet. "The Challenger 604 aircraft is the longest-range aeromedical jet available for immediate emergency deployment in Australia," RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance Pilot Anthony McKenna said.... Together with the Brisbane based fleet, the jets came to the aid of 486 patients. Read more: https://www.lifeflight.org.au/record-year-for-townsville-j/

20.01.2022 For years you have seen our iconic #RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters flying across Queensland. Now, we’re super excited to have the Land Rover LifeFlight Special Mission helicopter join our family. You can catch it in action tonight, as The Amazing Race AU comes to the Sunshine Coast. We are thrilled to be a part of it! Catch the episode from 7:30pm on Channel 10 or WIN

18.01.2022 The Land Rover LifeFlight Special Mission helicopter is one of only a few in Australia, equipped and crewed to perform long-distance, offshore rescues at night. Every detail of this aircraft is specifically designed for emergency response operations and other special missions from the positioning of the grab rails and handles, to the fully integrated technology and capability such as SAR Modes, Auto Hover and FLIR. https://fb.watch/3gqkIz2nTe/

17.01.2022 In 2020, LifeFlight responded to over 6,000 medical emergencies, ranging from cardiac conditions to motor vehicle accidents, serious illnesses and search and rescue events. Reaching to meet this demand has led to expansion and modernisation of our fleet, now comprising of 15 rotary and six fixed-wing aircraft. To learn more about our end-to-end emergency response solutions, visit: https://www.lifeflight.org.au/emergency-response/

15.01.2022 We have some exciting news... Watch this space The Amazing Race AU Land Rover

11.01.2022 The LifeFlight Coordination Centre handles more than 40,000 phone calls and 2500 complex aeromedical retrievals by our helicopter and jet air ambulance fleets each year. Vital to all of LifeFlight’s operations, our Coordination Centre also offers a valuable array of resources to external clients, from complete flight coordination and tasking to telephone medical advisory services (TMAS). Learn more about LifeFlight’s coordination services here: https://www.lifeflight.org.au/coordination-services/

11.01.2022 With support and donations from the community, LifeFlight’s chopper, jet and medical crews have helped more than 60,000 people. Partnering with Land Rover, to launch the Land Rover LifeFlight Special Mission chopper, will enable us to service more Australian communities, across land, air and sea.

07.01.2022 One day since launching, the Land Rover LifeFlight Special Mission helicopter has been put straight to work; called to its very first mission, earlier today. It was tasked by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to search for a beacon, which had been activated... Thankfully, the crew was able to find the source and all was well!

06.01.2022 It’s Doctor Training Week at the LifeFlight Training Academy, and the new LifeFlight recruits are making a splash into their practical training sessions. Yesterday, the group conquered LifeFlight’s Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), becoming certified in how to escape from a submerged aircraft. The LifeFlight Training Academy hosts Doctor Training Week twice a year, to provide rigorous aeromedical training for each new intake of doctors. For more information about LifeFlight’s HUET facility, visit: https://www.lifeflight.org.au/huet-simulator

03.01.2022 At LifeFlight, we have the capability and experience to deliver an industry leading aircraft management solution that is underpinned by our flawless safety record. Our fleet management and maintenance activities are one of the most advanced operations in Australia. Find out more about LifeFlight’s aircraft maintenance and engineering services here: https://www.lifeflight.org.au/engineering/