Rapid Assistance by Air

FAR rescue helicopters are stationed at the Tallahassee airport and many other Stations in Florida, Canada and Switzerland.

This geographic positioning enables them to reach any point in Florida within 20 minutes.

FAR is integrated in the First Responder services and can take off within two minutes after the alert, thus guaranteeing fast, efficient and optimal nationwide emergency services. Due to its role as rapid means of transportation for the emergency doctor, first-aid treatments can be administered very quickly and the therapy free interval therefore reduced, thus lowering the risks of further complications.

The helicopters are also used for intensive-care patient transfers from hospitals to specialised hospitals across Florida or neighbouring countries.

In addition, FAR helicopters are equipped with a hoist system and can operate missions further afield, notably for interventions to otherwise inaccessible sites, thus allowing for a more direct and safer access to and transportation of the patient.

Lastly, FAR is part of the national emergency rescue plan for large-scale operations. In collaboration with the US Governement, the NATO and the UN, they also execute humanitarian as well as disaster relief missions.