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#150356 - 09/29/08 02:40 PM A Very Sad Day
paramedicpete Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
A tragic loss of life:
Medevac Crash - FNP

Medevac Crash - FF Close Calls

Medivac Crash - Balt Sun

Medevac Crash WUSA9

I have flown on Troopers 3, 5 and 8 and have trained with Trooper 2 personnel, they are and will remain consummate professionals and the loss of these noble individuals will be felt throughout the Law Enforcement, EMS and Rescue community. My prayers and thoughts go out to the families, co-workers and friends of the Troopers, EMT and patients being transported.

Pete



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#150374 - 09/29/08 05:20 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: paramedicpete]
Greg_Sackett Offline
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Registered: 12/14/01
Posts: 225
Loc: KC, MO
Pete,

When I saw the crash on the news I hope that it wasn't one that you were on. I am glad to hear you weren't but am still saddened by the loss of those who constantly risk their lives to save others.

Please pass our condolences on to your community.

Greg

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#150410 - 09/29/08 10:12 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: ]
CJK Offline
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Registered: 08/14/05
Posts: 601
Loc: FL, USA
Pete...
Glad you are ok and not 'involved'.....

God speed to them and their families. The badge is draped.
CJK

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#150417 - 09/29/08 10:44 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: NightHiker]
Troglodyte007
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I too, know what it is like to lose friends... I have felt that pain. They are gone but they are not forgotten.

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#150419 - 09/29/08 11:19 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: paramedicpete]
Jeff_M Offline
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Registered: 07/18/07
Posts: 665
Loc: Northwest Florida
I lost three brothers when AirHeart 1 crashed into Choctawhatchee Bay not so long ago. Many of my friends continue to fly. They are all in our thoughts and prayers.

I am deeply alarmed by this recent spate of aeromedical helicopter crashes.

Jeff

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#150465 - 09/30/08 01:07 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: Greg_Sackett]
paramedicpete Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
Greg and all,

Thanks you, I will pass along everyone’s thoughts and prayers.

From the early reports, it is looking more and more like a combination of the weather turning bad during the course of the flight combined with the fact that Trooper 2 did not have a terrain awareness warning system leading to the inability of the pilot to gauge his distance to the tall trees in the crash area. The MSP-Medevac system is currently grounded until further notice, pending the completion of at least a preliminary investigation. The state is also looking at the current dispatch criteria for Medevac transport vs. ground transport, as well as the whole concept of having a publicly funded MSP-Medevac program (the first and only one in the country). Unfortunately, it is political hot-potato of finger pointing right now.

Our team works mainly with Trooper 3, which is hangered in Frederick and generally is backed up by Troopers 5 or 8.

Pete

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#150496 - 09/30/08 04:47 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: paramedicpete]
Mike_in_NKY Offline
Member

Registered: 05/22/07
Posts: 121
Loc: KY
Pete,

When I used to live in MD I saw those choppers every day. It was nice to know that those resources were available to help me or my loved ones. Fortunately I never need those services.

My condolences go to the families involved and their working partners. Thanks for all that you do.

Mike

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#150503 - 09/30/08 06:06 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: Mike_in_NKY]
JohnE Offline
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Registered: 06/10/08
Posts: 601
Loc: Southern Cal
Pete,

From an EMT in California, please express my condolences to all involved.

My badge will be banded in black at work tomorrow.

John E
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JohnE

"and all the lousy little poets
comin round
tryin' to sound like Charlie Manson"

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#150512 - 09/30/08 06:51 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: JohnE]
Stu Offline
I am not a P.P.o.W.
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Registered: 05/16/05
Posts: 1058
Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
Pete,
As a former firefighter/EMT, I feel your sadness. Know my thoughts and wishes are there for you and your brothers/sisters.
Stu


Edited by SBRaider (09/30/08 10:47 PM)
Edit Reason: spelling
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#150519 - 09/30/08 07:29 PM Re: A Very Sad Day [Re: Stu]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2846
Loc: La-USA
I can't say it any better than SBRaider,,,,my prayers to all involved and to the community of first responders! Bo
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