How to prepare for the rescue helicopter

January 2021

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Even with the helicopter on the way, there are things you can do to speed your rescue. Photo: Susan Dinkelacker
If a chopper is on the way, here’s how to best prepare for the incoming rescue. By Northland Rescue Helicopter captain Susan Dinkelacker. When someone needs rescuing, it’s all go go go. Each member of a typical four-person helicopter rescue crew has a pre-assigned task: the two pilots plan the flight and calculate how much […]

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