Landing on Interstate 81 - Scene Call - Medevac EC135 - Never gets old

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Flying medevac has its pros and cons but one thing that will never get old, at least for me, are scene calls where we land in something other than a pre-designated landing zone. One thing that doesn't happen ofter is when we have the opportunity to land on the Interstate. Today we had the opportunity!

Whenever we land away from an airport or familiar landing zone it keeps everyone on their toes looking for the associated hazards that can present safety concerns. Biggest thing is to take things slow and never be rushed.

As always, it is a privilege to fly. Thank you PHI for the opportunity!

Chapters
0:00 Pre-startup Checks
0:26 Startup w/Fire Guard
1:30 Initial contact with landing zone command
3:03 Landing zone reconnaissance and LZ requirements
4:11 Turning Final for landing zone (LZ)
6:12 Birds is on the ground / touchdown on I-81

Equipment Used:
- GoPro Max / GoPro Hero 9 / GoPro Hero 3
- Homemade audio adapter cable

[juju]

Love seeing this! Excellent videography and LZ graphics! My niece is a CFRN with ExpressCare 1 and I'm her #1 fan girl! I'm so happy she’s with PHI. Thank you for all you do! 🙏💛🖤😍

[johnwyoder]

As the father of a daughter that was airlifted by a chopper from a horrific crash scene and flown to a trauma center, thank you for what you and so many others do! Because of the quick response of our local airmedic team, our daughter has fully recovered.

[doak]

Had a buddy that flew choppers in Viet Nam and then did this when he got home. God bless the folks that do things like this to help others.

[KevinAtwell]

24 years as Law enforcement, 33 years of Volunteer Fire fighter, 13 of those as Chief. I cannot express my sincere appreciation enough for the ladies and gentlemen past and present for their hard work and dedication. Angels of the sky, had to call on them several times. You folks don't get recognized like you should. You made my job much easier.
Thank you
Stay safe and God Bless you all

[Bob-M]

Because of what you talented people do, our daughter is alive and well, after a single vehicle rollover. The crews professionalism in landing so close to the accident scene, in what appeared to be a very tight landing zone, made it possible for the quick loading into the copter very quick, once she was finally extricated from the pickup she was driving. I thank you all for what you do, and will forever be in the crews debt for having a part in saving our daughter. She is healing well, just over a month out from the accident, and is still making us laugh. Thank you again.

[margotrosendorn]

A medevac chopper once landed in my school's athletics field in response to a horrible car crash. A lot of kids were hit, but nobody died that day thanks to EMS like you. Thank you for service!

[CapMarkMcLeod]

She came and taught our paramedic class the other day! What an absolutely incredible clinician. Also, very good flying, sir. Nothing like watching a well edited video of two of my passions! Aviation and EMS.

[specopstrader]

Former Green Beret and member of Delta Force here - Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do day in and day out. May God bless you and keep your crew safe!

[snomanFPV]

I was airlifted to a major hospital after a brain aneurysm exploded, literally, inside my head. I still think I would not be here today had it not been for the crew and copter that picked me up. They do amazing work. Forever grateful!!

[chadvalliere]

As a patient who was flown by a medical helicopter crew, I thank you all

[robertburns]

Brings back some wonderful memories. I had the privilege of occasionally flying as the chaplain/observer with the HEMS program at the hospital I was employed at in the Orlando, Florida area. We didn't do scene work but flew from hospital to hospital transferring critically ill patients. I'll never forget those exciting days! I pray God's protective care over you and those you serve with.

[Nates]

Thank you for sharing. I used to be a volunteer firefighter and always wondered how the planning went in for the helicopter coming into the LZ. Cool perspective seeing it from your eyes. Definitely want to see more like it

[cosmicinsane]

Thanks for what you guys do. In the army we had a guy airlifted out of our motor pool by German civilian air ambulance. He had a severe head wound after an accident, and he lived because of their quick response even in IFR conditions.

[kennethmantay]

In a previous occupation I lived this life and absolutely was moved to see this video and reminder of how lucky I was to have been a Flight Paramedic. God Bless

[AB-wqvy]

Greetings from Finland! Looks like you have prehospitalist there flying with you. As a paramedic I admire her professionalism. She makes great educational content on instagram. Also fascinating to see how medevac operates there in US. Here we have FinnHEMS, which is a goverment owned air medical service provider. I always get goosebumps when I see them flying on the scene, such an awesome sight to see.

[white_horse]

Thank you for doing what you do. My husband was lifted from an accident scene (car vs tractor trailer) back in 2001 from I-81 at Mount Jackson. He is fine today thanks to the response of the local fire, pd, medevac as well as other first responders.

[BossaNossa]

Just Stunning! I absolutely love how calm the left seat is! with her legs crossed and sense of humor and wonderful smile! God bless you all! †

[trex]

This little bird looks tiny compared to my previous "office" ( H-60 Jayhawk, USCG 21 years) it can get into tight places and leave a nickel change on the spot. Great flying, thanks for the insight to your day.

[SheldonD]

I can't stop watching this. Unfortunately, or should I say "fortunately" I also needed to be transported to the hospital in an EMS chopper I owe them a huge thank you because they definitely saved my life! 🙏🏾🌟👼🏾 As far as I am concerned they are living breathing angel's who look like you and I.

[stanleynitkowski]

Thank you for sharing this - my fiancée and I received terrible and scary news on November 12, 2018 that she had AML leukemia. It warranted a flight by your compadres in NEPA/Geisinger system up here but it saved her life; along with the Hem/Onc team at Hopkins in Baltimore. Thank you for what you do and your entire crew. This is truly bigger than all of us what you do and I thank you for the terrible hours, stress, risk, and general nonsense I’m sure you deal with.