Helicopter

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter

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  • Service begins

    The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter service is launched at Ballina.

  • Move to Lismore

    The helicopter service moves to Lismore.

  • Airport trial

    As a trial, the helicopter service sets up its base at the Lismore airport.

  • New helicopter

    The service purchases its first twin engine Dauphin AS365C helicopter to expand operational responsiveness and capability.

  • Second helicopter

    Second Dauphin AS365C purchased and put into service.

  • Upgrade

    The service replaces one of its Dauphin AS365C helicopters with a new Dauphin AS365N, which has greater speed, range and, load capabilities.

  • Upgrade complete

    Second Dauphin AS365N bought to complete 10-year capital re-investment program.

  • Paramedics on board

    Ambulance Service NSW commences trial to station paramedics at the helicopter base during the daylight hours.

  • Doctor at the base

    The helicopter base begins its first doctor under emergency medicine residency.

  • New tech

    Night vision goggle technology introduced to service, increasing service capability in primary response and search response.