Something to be "proud of"? "Brag" about? No. Just providing background information so that if a conversation ensues, others in the conversation understand my experiences and can feel free to question or provide direction to the conversation. Many don't survive what I experienced. I'd like to help change that. To that end, I welcome all commments.
Yet you refuse to discuss the three IIMC events you have had, what happened to get you into those situations, and what you have done to avoid them since.
Your silly response about amputations and burns tells me that you embrace the "Life Saving" mindset.....which we all know KILLS Crews and Patients.
Your Mission Statement issued by your employer probably reads...."to provide a safe and efficient medical transportation service..." and then mentions something about the quality of care, the service level, training and certification of the Medical crew.
So thus far, my perception of you is not very favorable. You admit to repeated events of IIMC, you talk of saving lives as your mission, and you point the finger at everyone but yourself.
It is good you seek to improve the situation as any professional should. However, so far you have provoked a USA/UK conversation, refused to discuss what happened in your three IIMC's that you report, and offer no information about the "Lessons Learned" you took away from them.
You want to start over and present a professional review of your experiences with IIMC, Lessons Learned, and suggestions for how to improve the Industry's record for CFIT, IIMC fatal crashes? If so we are all prepared to listen....otherwise you will see a very cold reception here. This isn't Just Helicopters where you must hang out when not here.
Crab,
You offer a false argument. There is very little night HEMES in the UK and there have been Fatal Crash(s) by units that perform them. You do recall a Police helicopter that crashed after aborting a night flight in inclement weather when it attempted to land back at its base which had poor lighting and obstructions.
Remember there are over 800 EMS helicopters in the USA....all of which fly at night. There is a huge difference in scale of operations that must be taken into account.
We have all been around the houses on the USA/UK thing.....so could we all please skip that here this time and stick to the generic IIMC and related issues please.
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