Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter

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 

 

Teenager in need of urgent medical help

5 years ago - Wednesday 19 June

1030 Flew to Wairoa, with an Intensive Care Paramedic to a female teenager with a medical condition – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Two urgent Wairoa transfers

5 years ago - Tuesday 18 June

0930 Flew to Wairoa, with an Intensive Care Paramedic, to a 65 year old male patient with a respiratory condition – the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

1930 Responded to Wairoa Hospital, with an Intensive Care Paramedic to meet an ambulance with a male patient with a gunshot injuries.

Two year old with a medical condition

5 years ago - Monday 17 June

2215 Responded to Wairoa Hospital with a HBDHB Doctor and Nurse to retrieve a 2 year old child with a medical condition – the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Wairoa Hospital Transfer

5 years ago - Sunday 16th June

0900 hours Tasked to Wairoa Hospital with a DHB Doctor and Flight Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 60’s, suffering from a medical condition – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.

Patient suffering from Seizures

6 years ago - Wednesday 12th June

1030 hours Tasked to Wairoa Hospital with a DHB Flight Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 40’s, suffering from seizures – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.

Wairoa Hospital Transfer

6 years ago - Tuesday 11th June

2000 hours Tasked to Wairoa Hospital with a DHB Flight Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 70’s, with a medical condition – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.

Two patients with respiratory issues

6 years ago - Thursday 30th May
• 0900 hours Flew to Mahia to a female patient in her 70’s with a respiratory problem - she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
• 1130 hours Flew to Aramoana on the southern coast of Hawke’s Bay for a male patient in his 60’s with a respiratory problem - he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

Cardiac Patient

6 years ago - Sunday 26th May
• 1000 hours Uplifted from a St John Ambulance Napier, a male patient, aged in his 50’s, suffering a cardiac condition requiring immediate transfer to Wellington Hospital for advanced coronary treatment.

Patient in Wairoa with Cardiac Condition

6 years ago - Saturday 25th May
• 1700 hours Flew to Wairoa Hospital with a Doctor and Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 50’s, with a cardiac condition - she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

Emergency missions to Tolaga Bay and Wairoa

6 years ago - Thursday 23rd May
• 1100 hours Tasked by Rescue Coordination Centre to Tolaga Bay to a report of a capsized boat and several occupants in the water. The helicopter was stood down en route when it was confirmed the occupants of the boat no longer needed helicopter assistance.
• 2300 hours Flew to Wairoa Hospital with a Doctor and Nurse to retrieve a teenage boy who had fallen and sustained a head injury - he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

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