Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Missions

Time: 12.41
Location: Byron Bay

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked the area east of Byron Bay Lighthouse following a report of two patients in distress. Upon arrival, the helicopter located two patients in the water clinging to a surf board. A helicopter rescue crewperson was winched from the helicopter into the water. Due to the proximity of the patients in the water and the waves crashing on to the rocks, all three persons were towed by the helicopter out into calmer waters.
The first patient was then winched into the helicopter and assessed by the on-board paramedic. The helicopter then remained on scene while the second patient was picked up and taken to shore by a surf rescue jet ski. Apparently, both patients were friends and had been snorkelling together when one of the pair got into difficulties. A group of board riders went to their assistance and gave them one of their surfboards for floatation support. Both patients were examined onshore by paramedics and released without any further treatment.
Pilot: Terry Mortimer Crew: Mark Sewell & Al Mactier
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Stephen Goulding)

Time: 18.55
Location: Brisbane

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a 14-year-old male with spinal injuries post football match. The patient was airlifted from Lismore Base Hospital to Mater Hospital, Brisbane.
Pilot: Terry Mortimer Crew: Steve Von Bratt
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Kym Hanlon & Gonzalo dee angulo)

Time: 16.39
Location: Federal

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Federal where a 3-year-old girl had suffered an asthma attack. The helicopter landed on the local oval, however its services were not required and it returned to base.
Pilot: Terry Mortimer Crew: Steve Von Bratt
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Glenn Eady & Stephen Goulding)

Time: 16.21
Location: Coorabell

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Coorabell to a newborn baby (post home birth). Mission cancelled enroute.
Pilot: Terry Mortimer Crew: Mark Sewell
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Glenn Eady & Stephen Goulding)

Time: 16.30
Location: Dorrigo

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to airlift a female patient with a fractured leg (due to a farming accident) from Dorrigo to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital.
Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Steve Von Bratt
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Wayne McKenna & Gonzalo dee angulo)

Time: 11.03
Location: Dyraaba

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to airlift an 80-year-old female patient with a suspected fractured hip from Dyraaba to Lismore Base Hospital.
Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Jimmy Keough
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Wayne McKenna & Gonzalo dee angulo)

Time: 15.20
Location: Lismore

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a pregnant female patient from Lismore Base Hospital to Mater Hospital, Brisbane.
Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Mick Kerry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Kym Hanlon Doctor: Susan Olley)

Time: 21.45
Location: Ballina

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a female patient with burns to the hand from Ballina Hospital to Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Mark Sewell
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Ben Fisher & Rolan Murcott)

Time: 11.44
Location: Coffs Harbour

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a motor vehicle accident 6km south of Grafton. The on-scene paramedics stabilised 1 patient who was then transported to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital.
Pilot: Terry Mortimer Crew: Mark Sewell
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Michael Smith & Rolan Murcott)

Time: 09.02
Location: Bangalow

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to an accident at Bangalow where a child had been hit by a car. The mission was cancelled enroute.
Pilot: Terry Mortimer Crew: Mark Sewell & Tim Sharman
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Michael Smith & Rolan Murcott)