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The Trust | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; The Rescue Service. Raquo; The Trust. The Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust was registered as a charity on 28 September 2000 to coincide with the inception of the Tasmanian Air Rescue Helicopter Service, with the Trust being the vehicle for sponsorship and fundraising to support this service. Sponsorship and donations to the Trust can only be applied towards the purpose for which the Trust was established – to provide advanced training and the acquisition of specialist equipment for the aircraft. In 2009...

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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Area of Operation | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Area of Operation. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Area of Operation. The vast service area of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service extends from 39°12S (approximately 00°11 South of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria) and includes all 52 islands of the Furneaux Group. Around 160 missions are flown each year with example mission logs and flying times being listed below. Reporting Period: 1 March 2010 T0 31 May 2010. Average flying times throughout the State.

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Bushwalker Rescue | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; Bushwalker Rescue. On any one day, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter can be tasked to search for a missing bushwalker. This can involve casual bushwalking injuries including; knee and ankle injuries, broken bones and also illness. In any bushwalk, preparation is vital. Once you’ve planned your trip, you should estimate the length of your journey and the stages that can be undertaken each day. You should sign in and out with log books at specific walking locations. GPO Box 308, Hobart Tasmania 7001.

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Testimonials | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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I was rescued by the Tasmanian Police Rescue helicopter on 18 January 2007 from Mount Amos. I am long overdue to fulfill my promise of a donation. I enclose a cheque for $500.00. We would particularly like to thank the staff of Tasmania Air Rescue that were on duty on Xmas Day. We have not recorded all their names but we believe that the Pilot was Adrian Smith and that the Medic was Peter Stride(? Fortunately it turned out that Louise had not suffered any spinal damage; the diagnosis was an acutely bruis...

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Medical Evacuations or 'Medivacs' | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; Medical Evacuations or 'Medivacs'. Medical Evacuations or 'Medivacs'. A Medical Evacuation or a Medivac may be required when a person is sick or injured during a bushwalk, road trauma accident, remote area living or rescue at sea. The size should be a minimum of 25 x 25 mtrs. The ground should be flat. A slight slope is acceptable. Be VERY diligent with wires. The landing site should not have any WIRES crossing or close to it. Make sure you LOOK UP. Download a night landing diagram. Do not approac...

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Naming Rights Sponsor | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; The Rescue Service. Raquo; Naming Rights Sponsor. Westpac Banking Corporation is Australias first and oldest bank. Its broad range of banking and financial services cater for over 7 million banking customers in the personal, business and institutional markets of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. In 2005, Westpac Banking Corporation secured the naming rights sponsorship with the Trust and the rescue service became known as the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Phone 0467 309 359.

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Maritime Rescue | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; Maritime Rescue. With its vast coastline and adverse weather conditions, safety at sea becomes vital for those who work and transit our waters. Activating an EPIRB – or an Energy Position Indicating Radio Beacon – will mean a response from the Australian Search and Rescue Centre (AusSAR) based in Canberra. Be wise, be smart and carry an EPIRB on your vessel at all times. GPO Box 308, Hobart Tasmania 7001. 47 Liverpool Street, Hobart. Phone 0467 309 359. Fax 03 6230 2180. ABN 53 837 822 926.

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Road Crashes | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; Road Crashes. Road crashes are unfortunately an everyday occurrence in Tasmania. Be precise about your location, give as much information as possible about the injured person and particulars about the vehicles involved. Tasmania Police will oversee all aspects of the response on their arrival in consultation with Ambulance Tasmania personnel. In an emergency call 000. GPO Box 308, Hobart Tasmania 7001. 47 Liverpool Street, Hobart. Phone 0467 309 359. Fax 03 6230 2180. ABN 53 837 822 926.

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Chief Pilot | Tasmanian Air Rescue Trust

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Raquo; The Crew. Raquo; Chief Pilot. At 47 years of age Dave Ervin has packed a lot of flying time into his selected career that saw him begin this life in the RAAF. Experienced gained from the RAAF saw him venture into the world of civil aviation and time spent overseas as a member of peace-keeping forces and within Australia from mustering cattle to land surveying. GPO Box 308, Hobart Tasmania 7001. 47 Liverpool Street, Hobart. Phone 0467 309 359. Fax 03 6230 2180. ABN 53 837 822 926.