Mission Log
April 15, 2023 10:50
After the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called for a trauma to Minginui – in the Whakatane district – our onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient who was flown in a stable condition to Waikato Hospital. Thanks to the nurse on scene who initially assessed the patient and kept everyone calm and informed of our arrival.
April 12, 2023,10:00
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to a trauma in Tikitiki, where our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient before they were flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital. Thanks to the St John’s team who were scene to assist us.
April 7, 2023, 11:10
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called to a medical event in Ruatoria, where our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient before they were flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital. Thanks to the Fire, Police and St John’s services for their support.
April 6, 2023, 07:09
After the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter flew to Mahia for a medical event, our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient who was flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital. Thanks to the rural fire service for securing the helipad, and first responders for treating and bringing the patient to meet us.
April 5, 2023, 14:30
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called for a medical event to Ruatoria, where our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient who was flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital. Thanks to St John Ruatoria for delivering the patient to Whakarua Park.
April 4, 2023, 10:30
A great location description from those on the scene helped the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter make speedy progress to Anaura Bay, where the team had been called for a medical event. Once on site, our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was flown in a serious condition to Gisborne Hospital.
April 2, 2023, 08:28
Called to Ruatoria for a motor vehicle accident, the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital. St John’s and Ruatoria Police were on the scene to assist.
April 1, 2023, 23:30
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to a medical event in Te Araroa, where our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital.
April 1, 2023, 06:25
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called to transfer a patient who had suffered a trauma. After our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient, they were flown in a critical condition from Gisborne Hospital to Waikato.
March 31, 2023, 05:00
It was an early morning flight for the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter when it responded to Hicks bay for a medical event. St John crews had taken the patient to Hicks Bay School, where they were assessed and treated by our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic before being flown in a stable condition to Whakatane Hospital.
March 30, 2023, 11:00
Following a medical event, the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called to transfer a patient from Gisborne Hospital. Our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic stabilised, assessed and treated the patient before they were flown in a stable condition to Waikato Hospital.
March 30, 2023, 08:09
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called to a medical event in Matawai, where our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient before they were flown in a serious condition to Gisborne Hospital. Thanks to support from NZ Police, Fire & Emergency, and the community of Matawai.
March 29, 2023, 10:17
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to a trauma in Tokomaru Bay, where our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital. Many thanks to the whanau who brought our patient to the park for uplift, and the nurse who cared for them until we arrived.
March 28, 2023, 10:48
After the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called to Te Araroa for a medical event, our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic received handover from Ruatoria St John and assessed and treated the patient. They were flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital, along with another patient from Te Araroa Medical Centre.
March 26, 2023, 22:00
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter was called to Te Araroa in response to an accident. Our on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic received handover from St John and assessed and treated the patient, who was flown in a stable condition to Whakatane Hospital.
March 23, 2023, 14:43
Following a call to transfer a patient from Gisborne Hospital for a medical event, the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter on-board Critical Care Flight Paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was flown in a critical condition to Waikato.