Mission Log

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Below you will find a summary of our recent missions. Our life-saving services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are completely free of charge to everyone in Hawke's Bay. For more information about our work please contact the Fundraising Team on 06 878 1630 or email mfm@hbhrt.org.nz 

 

Quad Bike Rollover in Mangahei

5 years ago - Sunday 28th July
1000 hours Tasked by Rescue Coordination Centre to a PLB activation at a rural location at Mangahei (east of Dannevirke). Upon arrival a male patient was found with moderate injuries sustained in a quad bike rollover, he was flown to Hawkes Bay Hospital for further treatment.

Porongahau

5 years ago - Monday 22nd July
2000 hours Tasked to Porongahau with Paramedics to a person with a respiratory complaint. Unfortunately because of poor visibility in the area the helicopter was unable to reach the location, and turned back to base, and the patient was transported by road ambulance.

Wairoa for patient in need of specialist care

5 years ago - Thursday 18th July
1630 hours Flew to Wairoa Hospital with a flight nurse from the DHB to retrieve a male patient, aged in his 20’s, with an abdominal problem - he was flown to Hawkes Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

Tutira for patient with medical complaint

5 years ago - Tuesday 16th July
1430 hours Tasked to Tutira with an Intensive Care Paramedic to a male patient with a medical complaint – he was flown to Hawkes Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

Baby with a respiratory condition

5 years ago - Monday 15th July
1530 hours Flew to Wairoa Hospital with a Doctor and Nurse from DHB to retrieve a baby with a respiratory condition, the baby was flown to Hawkes Bay Hospital for further treatment.

Nuhaka

5 years ago - Friday 12th July
1900 hours Tasked by the Air Desk to an incident at Nuhaka, but due to adverse weather encountered en route the helicopter turned back to Hastings Base.

Ruatoria for a respiratory issue

5 years ago - Thursday 11th July
0430 hours Tasked by the Air Desk to respond with an Intensive Care Paramedic to Ruatoria to a male patient with a respiratory problem – the patient was flown to Gisborne Hospital.

Wairoa for patient with cardiac issues.

5 years ago - Tuesday 9th July
2100 hours Tasked to Wairoa with a Flight Nurse from DHB to retrieve a female patient with a cardiac complaint – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment

A busy day for the crew

5 years ago - Sunday 7th July
0930 hours tasked to Wairoa with two nurses from DHB to retrieve a male patient, suffering a stroke
1200 hours immediately after returning from the previous mission the helicopter turned around and returned to Wairoa with two nurses to retrieve a male patient, aged in his 80’s, with a medical condition
2100 hours tasked to Wairoa with two nurses from DHB to retrieve a teenage male with a medical condition.

Patient with medical condition

5 years ago - Saturday 6th July
1015 hours Tasked to Wairoa with two nurses from DHB to retrieve a female patient, in her 40’s, with a medical condition

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