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 

 

Mahia Patient

2 years ago - Monday 6th December
• 1220 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Mahia to a male patient with a serious medical condition – the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for follow up assessment and treatment.

Porangahau

2 years ago - Saturday 4th December
• 0930 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Porangahau to a male patient, aged in his 50’s, with a serious respiratory condition – he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for follow up assessment and treatment.

Puketiri and Wairoa

2 years ago - Friday 3rd December
• 0100 hours Requested by DHB to fly to Wairoa with a Doctor and Flight Nurse to retrieve a male patient with a medical condition.
• 0829 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Puketitiri to a male patient with a medical condition – the patient was flown to Hawke’ Bay Hospital for follow up assessment and treatment.

Wairoa for patient with fractured leg

2 years ago - Wednesday 1st December
• 1705 hours Tasked by DHB to fly to Wairoa, with a flight nurse, to retrieve a female patient with a fractured leg.

Wairoa Transfer

2 years ago - Tuesday 30th November
• 1338 hours Tasked by DHB to fly to Wairoa, with a Doctor and Flight Nurse to retrieve a female patient suffering from a stroke.

Cardiac Care

2 years ago - Monday 29th November
• 1415 hours Awaited the arrival of a St John Road Ambulance for helipad handover of a male patient requiring immediate transfer to Wellington Hospital for advanced cardiac care.

A busy Sunday for the crew

2 years ago - Sunday 28th November
• 1115 hours Tasked by Air Desk to a location west of Kereru to a motor-cross event where a 52 y/o male rider had fallen and sustained injuries to his ribs – he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
• 1330 hours Tasked by Air Desk to a location west of Kereru to a motor-cross event where a 24 y/o male rider had fallen and suffered a fractured femur – he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for treatment.
• 1900 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Mahia to a report of a person with a dislocated hip as a result of a fall – adverse weather was encountered around Tangoio forcing the crew to abandon and return to base.

Potential Sea Rescue at Marine Parade

2 years ago - Saturday 27th November
• 0745 hours Tasked by Air Desk to a report of a person in the water off Marine Parade in Napier. The Coast Guard was responded and recovered the person before the arrival of the helicopter.

Hospital Transfer

2 years ago - Friday 26th November
• 2230 hours At the request of DHB flew to Wairoa, with a doctor and flight nurse, to retrieve a female patient with a medical issue.

Hospital Transfer

2 years ago - Thursday 25th November
• 1230 hours At the request of DHB flew to Wairoa, with a doctor and flight nurse, to retrieve a child with a medical issue.
• 1530 hours At the request of DHB transported a male patient, accompanied by doctor and flight nurse, to Wellington for advanced cardiac care.

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