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{{Short description|New Zealand air ambulance charity}}
{{Other uses|Life flight}}
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{{Infobox organization
| name = Life Flight Trust
| full_name = <!-- Full organization name -->
| native_name = <!-- Organization's name in its local language -->
| logo = <!-- Logo image -->
| logo_caption = <!-- Caption for the logo -->
| image = File:Lifeflight Trust Westpac Rescue Helicopter - Flickr - 111 Emergency.jpg<!-- Main image -->
| caption =Westpac Rescue Helicopter<!-- Caption for the main image -->
| abbreviation = <!-- Abbreviation -->
| type = Nonprofit<!-- Type of organization (e.g., Nonprofit, NGO) -->
| headquarters = {{#statements:p6375}}
| location_city = Wellington<!-- Primary city location -->
| location_country = New Zealand<!-- Primary country location -->
| coordinates = <!-- Coordinates (use {{coord|LAT|LON|display=inline,title}}) -->
| formation = 1982<!-- Establishment date (use {{start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}) -->
| founder = Peter Button <!-- Founder(s) -->
| dissolved = <!-- Dissolution date (use {{end date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}) -->
| purpose = Resue helicopter service<!-- Purpose or focus (e.g., humanitarian, activism) -->
| language = English<!-- Official language(s) used -->
| website = https://www.lifeflight.org.nz/<!-- Official website URL -->
| remarks = <!-- Additional remarks or notes -->
}}


'''Life Flight''', or '''Life Flight Trust''', is a ] providing an emergency ] service that operates out of ], ]. Their services include the Wellington based ] Westpac Rescue Helicopter, as well as a nation wide ] air ambulance plane that transports patients who are critically ill and in need of hospital transfer for specialist care. The majority of patients are from the central or lower ], or the upper ] of New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/what-we-do/coverage-area|title=Coverage area|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="stuff.co.nz">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/9059638/Air-ambulance-pilot-finds-tough-job-rewarding|title=Air ambulance pilot finds tough job rewarding|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref name="newzealandherald">{{cite web|url=http://m.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11547139|title=Chopper rescue family stay grounded|author=New Zealand Herald|publisher=}}</ref> '''Life Flight''', or '''Life Flight Trust''', is a ] providing an emergency ] and rescue helicopter service that operates out of ], ]. Their services include the Wellington-based ] Westpac Rescue Helicopter, as well as two nationwide ] air ambulance planes that transport patients who are critically ill and in need of hospital transfer for specialist care. The majority of patients are from the central or lower ], or the upper ] of New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/what-we-do/coverage-area|title=Coverage area|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="stuff.co.nz">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/9059638/Air-ambulance-pilot-finds-tough-job-rewarding|title=Air ambulance pilot finds tough job rewarding|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref name="newzealandherald">{{cite web|url=http://m.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11547139|title=Chopper rescue family stay grounded|author=New Zealand Herald|publisher=}}</ref>

==History==

In 1975, ] and Dr ] launched The Life Flight Trust, which would go on to save over 36,000 New Zealanders.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}


==Equipment== ==Equipment==
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===Westpac Rescue Helicopter=== ===Westpac Rescue Helicopter===


The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a ] emergency air rescue service which operates out of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/what-we-do/westpac-rescue-helicopter/the-helicopter|title=The Westpac Rescue Helicopter|publisher=}}</ref> It is used primarily for ] but may also be used for police and bomb squad operations, or in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/what-we-do/westpac-rescue-helicopter/types-of-missions-flown|title=Types of missions flown|publisher=}}</ref> The helicopter often rescues car accident victims, injured trampers stranded in the bush, or performs rescues in other areas which are a considerable distance from any nearby hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/76402367/Injured-tramper-winched-out-of-bush-in-the-Wairarapa|title=Injured tramper winched out of bush in the Wairarapa|author=TOMMY LIVINGSTON|date=29 January 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=82570|title=Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Helicopter rescues Days Bay tramper and Kapiti Island fishermen|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="newzealandherald"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/77376866/Poolside-suspected-heart-attack-death-at-police-college-in-Porirua|title=Poolside suspected heart attack death at police college in Porirua|date=29 February 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/73972319/Luckiest-man-in-New-Zealand-thanks-Life-Flight|title='Luckiest man in New Zealand' thanks Life Flight|author=OLIVER LEWIS|date=19 November 2015|work=Stuff}}</ref> The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a ] emergency air rescue service which operates out of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/what-we-do/westpac-rescue-helicopter/the-helicopter|title=The Westpac Rescue Helicopter|publisher=}}</ref> It is used primarily for ] but may also be used for police and bomb squad operations, or in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/what-we-do/westpac-rescue-helicopter/types-of-missions-flown|title=Types of missions flown|publisher=}}</ref> The helicopter often rescues car accident victims, injured trampers stranded in the bush, or performs rescues in other areas which are a considerable distance from any nearby hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/76402367/Injured-tramper-winched-out-of-bush-in-the-Wairarapa|title=Injured tramper winched out of bush in the Wairarapa|author=TOMMY LIVINGSTON|date=29 January 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=82570|title=Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Helicopter rescues Days Bay tramper and Kapiti Island fishermen|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="newzealandherald"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/77376866/Poolside-suspected-heart-attack-death-at-police-college-in-Porirua|title=Poolside suspected heart attack death at police college in Porirua|date=29 February 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/73972319/Luckiest-man-in-New-Zealand-thanks-Life-Flight|title='Luckiest man in New Zealand' thanks Life Flight|author=OLIVER LEWIS|date=19 November 2015|work=Stuff}}</ref>


Each rescue costs $2500 NZD, which is provided through donations from individuals and companies across New Zealand.<ref name="nzherald.co.nz">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11481128|title=Thousands raised for air rescue|work=The New Zealand Herald}}</ref> Life Flight is partially government funded. For each mission, $4000 NZD must be raised from the community. These donations are provided by individuals and companies across New Zealand.<ref name="nzherald.co.nz">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11481128|title=Thousands raised for air rescue|work=The New Zealand Herald}}</ref>


===Air ambulance=== ===Air ambulance===


Life Flight's ] air ambulance replaced their older ] plane in 2012, and carries patients between hospitals around New Zealand to receive specialist medical care. The service flies an average of four emergency trips to hospitals around New Zealand per day. The plane has custom paintwork designed by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/eastern-suburbs/7105213/Its-a-wrap-on-Wellingtons-air-ambulance|title=It's a wrap on Wellington's air ambulance|work=Stuff}}</ref> Life Flight's ] air ambulance, ZK-LFW, replaced their older ] plane in 2012. A second aircraft of the same type, ZK-LFT, was purchased in 2017 to meet rising demand. Both carry patients between hospitals around New Zealand to receive specialist medical care. The service flies an average of four emergency trips to hospitals around New Zealand per day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/eastern-suburbs/7105213/Its-a-wrap-on-Wellingtons-air-ambulance|title=It's a wrap on Wellington's air ambulance|work=Stuff}}</ref>


Pilot Ian Pirie commented that flying patients by air presents unique challenges, such as ensuring soft landings for patients with spinal injuries, or flying very low with patients with brain or ]. He commented that calls involving premature babies were often the most rewarding, as he was often able to see how much they had grown when later flying them home after weeks in hospital incubators, the plane is even equipped to deliver babies onboard, if necessary.<ref name="stuff.co.nz"/> Pilot Ian Pirie commented that flying patients by air presents unique challenges, such as ensuring soft landings for patients with spinal injuries, or flying very low with patients with brain or ]. He commented that calls involving premature babies were often the most rewarding, as he was often able to see how much they had grown when later flying them home after weeks in hospital incubators. The plane is even equipped to deliver babies on board, if necessary.<ref name="stuff.co.nz"/>


==Charity fundraising== ==Charity fundraising==
As Life Flight Trust is a ], it receives all of its funding through donations. Community fundraisers to raise funds for the service are often organised by individuals or groups such as ] bank,<ref name="nzherald.co.nz"/> or other local clubs and organisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/79053508/ulysses-club-marlborough-host-rescue-ride-fundraiser-for-life-flight-trust|title=Ulysses Club Marlborough host rescue ride fundraiser for Life Flight Trust|author=ASHLEIGH MONK|date=19 April 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/upper-hutt-leader/66925347/big-rigs-roll-for-show-and-great-cause|title=Big rigs roll for show and great cause|author=SIMON EDWARDS|date=4 March 2015|work=Stuff}}</ref> As Life Flight Trust is a ], it receives funding through donations. Community fundraisers to raise funds for the service are often organised by individuals or groups such as ] bank,<ref name="nzherald.co.nz"/> or other local clubs and organisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/79053508/ulysses-club-marlborough-host-rescue-ride-fundraiser-for-life-flight-trust|title=Ulysses Club Marlborough host rescue ride fundraiser for Life Flight Trust|author=ASHLEIGH MONK|date=19 April 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/upper-hutt-leader/66925347/big-rigs-roll-for-show-and-great-cause|title=Big rigs roll for show and great cause|author=SIMON EDWARDS|date=4 March 2015|work=Stuff}}</ref>


Other fundraising events are often put on by Life Flight itself<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/78535121/whats-on-in-wellington-from-april-7|title=What's On in Wellington: From April 7|date=6 April 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref> and funds are also raised by word of mouth, online donations, and telemarketing. Due to the service's high profile among New Zealand rescue services, other lower profile services such as the Taranaki Air Ambulance and the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust have been confused for the service, and sometimes miss out on donations as a result.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/78140628/taranaki-air-ambulance-confused-with-other-services-misses-out-on-donations|title=Taranaki Air Ambulance confused with other services, misses out on donations|author=HANNAH LEE|date=1 April 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/9124655/Charity-dogfight-Patient-air-care-battle|title=Charity dogfight|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/9228907/Air-rescue-service-told-to-back-off|title=Air rescue service told to 'back off'|work=Stuff}}</ref> Other fundraising events are often put on by Life Flight itself<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/78535121/whats-on-in-wellington-from-april-7|title=What's On in Wellington: From April 7|date=6 April 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref> and funds are also raised by word of mouth, online donations, and telemarketing. Due to the service's high-profile among New Zealand's rescue services, other lower profile services such as the Taranaki Air Ambulance and the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust have been confused for the service, and sometimes miss out on donations as a result.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/78140628/taranaki-air-ambulance-confused-with-other-services-misses-out-on-donations|title=Taranaki Air Ambulance confused with other services, misses out on donations|author=HANNAH LEE|date=1 April 2016|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/9124655/Charity-dogfight-Patient-air-care-battle|title=Charity dogfight|work=Stuff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/9228907/Air-rescue-service-told-to-back-off|title=Air rescue service told to 'back off'|work=Stuff}}</ref>


==TV Show== ==TV show==
Life Flight ran a ] ] show in 2013 that ran for 10 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/TV-Series|title=Life Flight TV Series|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/life-flight/index-group-5474551|title=Life Flight|work=TVNZ Ondemand}}</ref> Life Flight was the subject of a ] ] show in 2013 that ran for 10 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/TV-Series1|title=Life Flight TV Series 1|publisher=Life Flight}}</ref><ref name="TVNZ">{{Cite web |url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/tvnz/ondemand/shows/l/life-flight.html |title=Life Flight |publisher=TVNZ |access-date=16 January 2017}}</ref> A second season ran in 2016, also running for 10 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/TV-Series|title=Life Flight TV Series 2|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="TVNZ" />


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|url=https://www.lifeflight.org.nz/}}
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New Zealand air ambulance charity

Life Flight Trust
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Formation1982
FounderPeter Button
TypeNonprofit
PurposeResue helicopter service
Headquarters17 George Bolt Street, Rongotai, Wellington 6022
Location
  • Wellington, New Zealand
Official language English
Websitehttps://www.lifeflight.org.nz/

Life Flight, or Life Flight Trust, is a charitable trust providing an emergency air ambulance and rescue helicopter service that operates out of Wellington, New Zealand. Their services include the Wellington-based BK117 Westpac Rescue Helicopter, as well as two nationwide J32 Jetstream air ambulance planes that transport patients who are critically ill and in need of hospital transfer for specialist care. The majority of patients are from the central or lower North Island, or the upper South Island of New Zealand.

History

In 1975, Peter Button and Dr Russell Worth launched The Life Flight Trust, which would go on to save over 36,000 New Zealanders.

Equipment

Westpac Rescue Helicopter

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a BK117 emergency air rescue service which operates out of Wellington Hospital. It is used primarily for search and rescue but may also be used for police and bomb squad operations, or in firefighting. The helicopter often rescues car accident victims, injured trampers stranded in the bush, or performs rescues in other areas which are a considerable distance from any nearby hospital.

Life Flight is partially government funded. For each mission, $4000 NZD must be raised from the community. These donations are provided by individuals and companies across New Zealand.

Air ambulance

Life Flight's J32 Jetstream air ambulance, ZK-LFW, replaced their older Metroliner plane in 2012. A second aircraft of the same type, ZK-LFT, was purchased in 2017 to meet rising demand. Both carry patients between hospitals around New Zealand to receive specialist medical care. The service flies an average of four emergency trips to hospitals around New Zealand per day.

Pilot Ian Pirie commented that flying patients by air presents unique challenges, such as ensuring soft landings for patients with spinal injuries, or flying very low with patients with brain or diving injuries. He commented that calls involving premature babies were often the most rewarding, as he was often able to see how much they had grown when later flying them home after weeks in hospital incubators. The plane is even equipped to deliver babies on board, if necessary.

Charity fundraising

As Life Flight Trust is a charitable trust, it receives funding through donations. Community fundraisers to raise funds for the service are often organised by individuals or groups such as Westpac bank, or other local clubs and organisations.

Other fundraising events are often put on by Life Flight itself and funds are also raised by word of mouth, online donations, and telemarketing. Due to the service's high-profile among New Zealand's rescue services, other lower profile services such as the Taranaki Air Ambulance and the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust have been confused for the service, and sometimes miss out on donations as a result.

TV show

Life Flight was the subject of a reality TV documentary show in 2013 that ran for 10 episodes. A second season ran in 2016, also running for 10 episodes.

See also

References

  1. "Coverage area".
  2. ^ "Air ambulance pilot finds tough job rewarding". Stuff.
  3. ^ New Zealand Herald. "Chopper rescue family stay grounded".
  4. "The Westpac Rescue Helicopter".
  5. "Types of missions flown".
  6. TOMMY LIVINGSTON (29 January 2016). "Injured tramper winched out of bush in the Wairarapa". Stuff.
  7. "Wellington.scoop.co.nz » Helicopter rescues Days Bay tramper and Kapiti Island fishermen".
  8. "Poolside suspected heart attack death at police college in Porirua". Stuff. 29 February 2016.
  9. OLIVER LEWIS (19 November 2015). "'Luckiest man in New Zealand' thanks Life Flight". Stuff.
  10. ^ "Thousands raised for air rescue". The New Zealand Herald.
  11. "It's a wrap on Wellington's air ambulance". Stuff.
  12. ASHLEIGH MONK (19 April 2016). "Ulysses Club Marlborough host rescue ride fundraiser for Life Flight Trust". Stuff.
  13. SIMON EDWARDS (4 March 2015). "Big rigs roll for show and great cause". Stuff.
  14. "What's On in Wellington: From April 7". Stuff. 6 April 2016.
  15. HANNAH LEE (1 April 2016). "Taranaki Air Ambulance confused with other services, misses out on donations". Stuff.
  16. "Charity dogfight". Stuff.
  17. "Air rescue service told to 'back off'". Stuff.
  18. "Life Flight TV Series 1". Life Flight.
  19. ^ "Life Flight". TVNZ. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  20. "Life Flight TV Series 2".

External links

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