Mission Log

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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

Putorino

42 days ago - • 1130 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Putorino to a male patient with an acute medical complaint, he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

A Busy Day for the Crew

43 days ago - • 0745 hours Tasked by Police to Shine Falls near Tutira to search for an overdue tramper – the search did not find anyone.
• 1700 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Putorino to a male patient with a head injury as a result of a fall – the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for assessment and treatment.
• 2300 hours Tasked by HBDHB to fly to Wairoa – because of adverse weather encountered en route the helicopter returned to base without completing the mission.

Two trips to Tongariro National Park

59 days ago - • 1230 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Tongariro National Park to 28 y/o male patient, who sustained an ankle injury whilst walking – he was flown to Taupo Hospital
• 1400 hours At the completion of the previous mission, requested by Air Desk to return to Tongariro National Park to a male patient with a minor medical condition – he was assessed at the scene and found not to require hospital treatment, but he was flown to an address in Turangi.

A Busy Day

60 days ago - • 1245 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Tarawera to a motor bike accident, where a male patient incurred moderate to severe injuries – he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
• 1515 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Onga Onga to a male patient with a medical condition – he was flown to Hawke’s bay Hospital.
• 2315 hours At the request of HBDHB flew to Wairoa Hospital to retrieve a male patient with a medical condition.

Takapau

2 months ago - • 2015 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Takapau to a patient complaining of chest pain, the male patient was flown to Hawkes Bay Hospital for assessment and treatment.

Workplace Accident Poukawa

2 months ago - • 1300 hours Tasked by Air Desk to a workplace in Poukawa to a report of an employee trapped between packing crates. On arrival the employee had been freed by her work mates. The employee was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for assessment

Farm Bike Accident Ashley Clinton & Wairoa

2 months ago - • 1530 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Ashley Clinton in Central Hawke’s Bay to a teenage male who had an accident on a farm bike – the patient with moderate injuries was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
• 2125 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Wairoa to a male motorcyclist, aged in his 60’s who had fallen from his motorbike suffering suspected multiple fractures - he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment.

MVA at Tuai

2 months ago - • 0620 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Tuai to an MVA where a male patient aged in his 30’s suffered moderate injuries – he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Swimming Pool Accident Porangahau

2 months ago - • 1500 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Porangahau where a young child had an accident in a swimming pool, the child was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for assessment and treatment.

Rural Accident at Tangoio

2 months ago - • 1715 hours Tasked by Air Desk to a rural address at Tangoio to an accident on a farm, the male patient aged in his 60’s, was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital with minor injuries.