May be silly question - has there been any examination of whether there actually exists a NEED for a RW asset in this context (fire/rescue)? He states in his interview that his proposal will save lives - are there lives currently being lost for lack of a helicopter? When? Where? how often? Would they have died anyway? Or is he talking out his @rse? ....and can therefore be dismissed as a well meaning amateur - one of the deadliest elements in aviation.