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Brad Pedersen Named Breeze- Eastern Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer


Breeze­Eastern Corporation recently


Northwest MedStar Launches Alert App to Reduce Response Time


There’s an app for that. Just launched,


the new app places Northwest MedStar on alert when air transport may be need­ ed. MedStar Alert, one of the first smart­ phone applications in the nation devel­ oped by a critical care transport provider for EMS providers, launched as part of EMS appreciation week celebrations. A free EMS application, MedStar Alert instantly alerts Northwest MedStar and reduces flight response time should air transport be needed. Launching the hel­ icopter goes through normal emergency request channels. When at a scene event such as a car


accident or other medical emergency, EMS providers can use the app to instantly send their GPS coordinates to Northwest MedStar’s Communication Center and determine availability and estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the nearest helicopter. This alert places the flight crew on standby and decreases response time if air transport is needed. “Most first responders carry a cell phone at all times,” said Howard Johnson III, division chief of Spokane County Fire District #4 in Chattaroy, WA. “This is an innovative way to make that mobile device aid in the care of our customers by helping reduce our ‘on


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scene’ time within the ‘golden hour’. This is a great app.” The app also allows for ongoing com­


munication with NW MedStar as need­ ed, and includes a camera function for sending EKGs, photos and descriptions of patient injuries. “EMS providers are first on scene ensuring patients receive immediate care,” said Eveline Bisson, director of Northwest MedStar. “MedStar Alert provides an additional communication tool that reduces criti­ cal care transport time and allows EMS providers to focus on their patient.” Other features of the application


include landing zone information, patient packaging instructions, emer­ gency protocols and other education and reference information. All public safety providers can utilize


MedStar Alert. Registration is required and once authorized, the user receives full activation and functionality of the app. If a message comes into NW MedStar from the field, NW MedStar knows right away who is contacting them. This application is available on both


the Apple and Android markets for both tablet devices and smartphones. EMS providers are encouraged to visit their app store, download the free app and register. 


announced that Brad Pedersen has been appointed to serve as the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. Pedersen succeeds Donald M. (Mike) Harlan, who has served as Breeze­Eastern's President and CEO since January, 2010, and who has decided to resign to pursue other interests. Pedersen has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, filling the seat vacated by Harlan, who also has resigned from the Board. "Today marks an important transi­


tion," said Robert J. Kelly, Breeze­ Eastern's Chairman. "At the same time that the Board would like to thank Mike for his service to the Company and wish him well in his future endeavors, we look forward to working with Brad to build an even stronger company. Brad brings substantial experience leading similar businesses, a deep understand­ ing of the aerospace industry in general and over 17 years' experience in the hel­ icopter industry. He has a track record of generating profitable growth by suc­ cessfully managing engineering devel­ opment programs and providing strong customer service." "I am attracted by Breeze­Eastern's


heritage ­­ rescuing people from dan­ gerous situations," said Pedersen. "Although Breeze­Eastern is a financial­ ly stable, cash generative company with no net debt on its balance sheet," Pedersen continued, "there is plenty of work to do. I'm eager to join the exist­ ing management team and continue their efforts to revitalize the Company's engineering and new prod­ uct development efforts." Pedersen joins Breeze­Eastern from


New Jersey­based Airborne Systems Group, a multi­national developer and


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