There is a helicopter in Tassie for aeromed! Excuse me for my ignorance. It makes sense except it must only be available a few months of the year. 5 months out due weather/ice, 5 months out due maintenance!!
scardiecat, it is actually the police helicopter which also provides an emergency aeromedical service. The machine is fully equipped & crew are nvg trained & equipped. It operates all year round.
The police helicopter is provided by a commercial operator under a contract which is also awaiting a tender announcement for the continuation of the service which includes police work, search & rescue, evacuation and aeromedical. The company that currently has this contract has also tendered for the fixed-wing aeromedical work.