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ON THE 1STAPRIL 1987 CORNWALL’S AIR AMBULANCE TOOK TO THE SKIES
This was the first Air Ambulance in the UK and was a unique experience for everyone. There was a great feeling of excitement in the challenge of this then, unknown territory from the paramedics and their pilot, to the control staff that was to direct the Air Ambulance to the type of missions they should fly.
The Air Ambulance Concept.
DEDICATED
Unlike any Military or Police Helicopter it is equipped and manned solely as an Ambulance.
FAST
Airborne in two minutes of a 999 call and flies at 140 mph enabling fast Paramedic support to the patient. On average it takes twelve minutes from the time of the call to the scene of the incident.
FLEXIBLE
The Air Ambulance flies in a direct line to the incident avoiding narrow congested roads.
COST EFFECTIVE it was assessed that the cost of the Air Ambulance was seven times more than a land Ambulance, but it could cover the same area as seventeen land v ehicles.
In addition to the pilot, the Air Ambulance carries two Paramedics, who have been trained in giving Emergency
treatment such as Infusion, Intubation and defibrillation and much more. To become a member of the Air Crew, they have to undergo training in navigation, air safety and air law. There are five Paramedics and a Paramedic Supervisor on a permanent rotation to man the Air Craft. The decision to reduce the paramedics from twenty (who’s duties were also to man land vehicles) to six dedicated to the Air Ambulance, was taken by the Ambulance Service to streamline the Air Ambulance operation.
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LOTTERY
Please support the Air Ambulance Lottery each week. This is an excellent way to generate income.
LEGACIES
These are a major from of income and anyone wishing to donate in this manor should contact his or her solicitor.
FUND RAISING EVENTS
Please keep up the various activities to raise funds no matter how large or small, every penny counts!
LOCAL VOLUNTARY CO-ORDINATORS
We need people to represent the First Air Ambulance Service Trust in your area to advise and help others to raise funds. If you are interested and would like to be come involved, Please contact us!
COLLECTING JARS
If you would like to have a jar for your establishment, or you already have one and have not seen our collectors for a while, please give us a call.
DONATIONS
If you would like to make a donation, please complete the form supplied.
REGULAR DONATIONS
If you would like to donate regularly, please complete the standing order mandate form supplied.
DONATIONS AND REGULAR DONATIONS GIFT AID!
On each form there is a place for you to sign if you are a UK taxpayer, the charity will then receive an extra 28p at no extra cost to you.
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The Air Ambulance flies approximately 1,000 missions a year. Please support your Air Ambulance today, you may need it tomorrow. |
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