I refuse to accept the cynical notion that nation after nation must spiral down a militaristic stairway into the hell of nuclear annihilation... I believe that even amid today's mortar bursts and whining bullets, there is still hope for a brighter tomorrow... I still believe that one day mankind will bow before the altars of God and be crowned triumphant over war and bloodshed. »» Martin Luther King, Jr., Address in Acceptance of Nobel Peace Prize - 10 December 1964

Adventures In Rubber Necking

Posted on September 24, 2007
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Z and I got held up in traffic this weekend as someone was injured enough to need an air ambulance. While this is always tragic for those involved (and we wish them well), it was exciting for us to get to watch the helicopter fly in, land, quickly load up, then rush the patient off. It also sparked a flurry of technical questions from the munchkin which I was unable to answer. Luckily, U.S. Air Ambulance has an incredible website with a wonderful FAQ and tons of detailed information. They’re primarily a non-emergency medical transport company, but it’s still a fascinating business.

They not only operate prop helicopters, but jet helicopters, airplanes and even medical escorts for rail travel. Their aircraft are all equipped with oxygen, ventilators, cardiac monitor/ defibrillators, suction equipment, full ACLS drug complement, IV supplies, resuscitation equipment, FAA approved stretchers, AC inverters and much more. If you need to get an ill loved one from one place to another then these are clearly the people to call. As their site states “U.S. Air Ambulance flies to all continents except Antarctica.” So, like Visa, they’re everywhere you want to be.

Z was pretty amped about all the info we pulled up, and decided to to do a presentation on air ambulances for her Girl Scout troop. Se she dropped them a note via their contact us page to get some more details. She received a prompt, professional and informative reply. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that a company dedicated to helping people would be so helpful sharing information with a little girl.