Additional FireFlight capabilities include:
• Emergency Medical Transportation: Recognizing the importance of rapid medical transport, FireFlight is also certified as an FAA Part 135 air carrier and a Florida State-Certified air ambulance. This allows the helicopter to transport critically injured patients to trauma centers quickly, often making the difference between life and death, particularly in rural areas or when ground transport would be too slow. The helicopter’s spacious cabin allows flight medics to work efficiently while en route. Being an FAA Part 135 air carrier and Florida State-Certified air ambulance allows the program to bill for some critical medical transport services. With this certification, the program is smartly offsetting some of the taxpayer expense by generating over $3.6 million in revenue since inception.
• Law Enforcement Support: FireFlight is an invaluable asset for the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the city police departments of Bunnell and Flagler Beach. Equipped with a FLIR camera system capable of detecting minute temperature differences from miles away, and a powerful Trakka Beam searchlight for nighttime operations, the helicopter provides crucial aerial surveillance and tracking capabilities. It should be noted that the program’s flight medics are cross-trained as tactical flight officers (TFO) for law enforcement support operations. The program has assisted in numerous criminal arrests, searched for suspects, and provided overwatch during high-risk situations, all allowing ground units to operate more safely and effectively.
• Search and Rescue: Whether it’s a lost hiker in the wilderness, a missing person in a residential area, or an individual stranded in water, FireFlight can play a critical role in search-and-rescue missions. Its aerial perspective, combined with advanced camera systems and night- vision-goggle (NVG) capability, significantly increases the chances of locating individuals swiftly. The crew can also deploy rescue swimmers for marine rescue operations, and even life rafts if needed.
• FAA Part 133 External Load Certified: Given the consistent proactiveness of the unit, it has also become an FAA Part 133 external load operator. The rationale is that if the aircraft were to be called out to a multiday mutual aid firefighting assignment in another jurisdiction, it could bill for services to recoup some of the operational expenses for the program.
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