Air Idaho Rescue prepares for upcoming tourist season with re-opening of emergency medical base
May 4, 2023
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5:00Now PlayingAir Idaho Rescue prepares for upcoming tourist season with re-opening of emergency medical base
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WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana -- Air Idaho Rescue is celebrating the re-opening of its emergency medical base in West Yellowstone, Montana.
The base officially opened for the season on May 3.
Johnny Hayden, a flight nurse with Air Idaho Rescue, tells EastIdahoNews.com the base is equipped to serve those with medical emergencies throughout Yellowstone National Park, Island Park, Driggs and surrounding communities.
"The big one is Yellowstone park, especially when all the tourists start coming. We're here to provide care for them," Hayden says. "But we also cover Fremont County, some parts of Madison and Gallatin County in Montana. We cover a broad area and work close with EMS to provide care for the outlying communities."
The base includes an AS350 A-Star helicopter, along with a team of nurses, equipment and medications needed to save lives in an emergency. The helicopter is used at other locations the rest of the year where lifesaving resources are needed.
With other medical bases in Driggs, Salmon and Idaho Falls, Air Idaho has access to resources year-round.
"This helicopter is a vital resource for the park and its visitors," Mike Jenkins, area manager with Air Methods, which owns Air Idaho, says in a news release. "Parts of the park are remote and hard to access, requiring the agility of a medical helicopter. Ensuring visitors get the emergency care they need when every second counts is critical."
WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH HAYDEN IN THE VIDEO ABOVE.
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