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Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Missions

Browse the log below of missions that the Westpac Rescue Helicopter fly on a regular basis. Click on the headline to read more.

Motorcycle accident near Urbenville

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Time: 11.00
Location: Urbenville

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a motorcycle accident at a bike park located between Woodenbong and Urbenville. The rider was transfered by road to Urbenville and then airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital for treatment.

Pilot: Patrick Wright Crew: Steve Von Bratt
Patient care provided by NSW Ambulance (Paramedics: Peter Haron and Jason Wann)

Motor Vehicle accident at Byron Bay

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Time: 13.55
Location: Byron Bay

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a single car accident, approximately 2km north of the Byron Bay turn-off.

Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Steve Von Bratt
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedics: Peter Haron and Gonzalo Dee Angulo)

Patient transfer from Glen Innes to Lismore

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Time: 02.50
Location: Glenn Innes

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a patient from Glen Innes Hospital to Lismore Base Hospital.

Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Roger Fry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedics: Glenn Eady and Chris Gavaghan)

Patient transfer from Grafton to Brisbane

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Time: 13.08
Location: Grafton

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a patient with Disecting Aortic Arch from Grafton Hospital to the Mater Hospital in Brisbane.

Pilot: Mike Sterritt Crew: Roger Fry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedics: Kym Hanlon and Allison Nicola)

Primary to Point Danger Cancelled

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Time: 16.10
Location: Point Danger

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a primary at Point Danger. Mission was cancelled due to patient deceased.

Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Mick Kerry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance: (Paramedics: Michael Smith and Andrew Osborne).

Motor vehicle accident on Gwydir Highway

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Time: 12.50
Location: Grafton

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a single motor vehicle accident on the Gwydir Highway approximately 5km south of Grafton. A female patient was transferred to Lismore Base Hospital.
Pilot: Marty Hanna Crew: Steve Von Bratt
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Peter Haron and Paul Millard)

Patient transfer from Coffs to Lismore

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Time: 10.00
Location: Coffs Harbour to Lismore

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a patient from Coffs Harbour Base Hospital to Lismore Base Hospital.
Pilot: Patrick Wright Crew: Roger Fry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Ben Fisher)

Transfer from Ballina to Brisbane

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Time: 08.30
Location: Ballina to Brisbane

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a patient from Ballina Hospital to Mater Hospital, Brisbane.
Pilot: Patrick Wright Crew: Roger Fry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Ben Fisher)

Transfer to Brisbane

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Time: 14.26
Location: Lismore to Brisbane

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transfer a female patient with a spinal fracture following a motor vehicle accident earlier in the day. The patient was transferred from Lismore Base Hospital to Mater Hospital, Brisbane.
Pilot: Mike Sterritt Crew: Roger Fry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Brendan Smoother and Peter Haron Doctor: Nicola Allison)

Legs trapped in motor vehicle accident

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Time: 12.02
Location: Grafton

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a motor vehicle accident south of Grafton for a 76-year-old male with severe lower leg injuries. The patient was transferred to Lismore Base Hospital.
Pilot: Mike Sterritt Crew: Roger Fry
Patient care by NSW Ambulance (Paramedic: Glen Eady and Peter Haron)