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# EHS LifeFlight

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## Pages

- [Home](https://ehslifeflight.ca/) - Chatham-Kent News Links PRESS RELEASE New patient care model ready to roll in Chatham-KentCanadian Medical Journal Suggests Rescue Breathing RecommendationMedavie EMS Ontario Recognizes Ontario First Responders DayMay 1st is First Responders Day in Ontario. MEMSO would like to thank all their frontline paramedic staff for their hard work and dedication in providing high quality of
- [Our Leadership](https://ehslifeflight.ca/our-leadership/) - Our Leadership Matthew Crossman President/Chief Operating Officer Learn More Matthew Crossman joined Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in January 2024. As COO, Matthew provides leadership and direction for the day-to-day operations of the EHS Ambulance Operations system in Nova Scotia (ground/air/medical communications), as well as 811 Telecare for both Nova
- [Transport Options](https://ehslifeflight.ca/transport-options/) - Helipad Info and Flight Times Air Medical Transport Service Transport Options The EHS LifeFlight program uses a consistent approach when considering each request to ensure the most appropriate mode of transportation is utilized, taking into account factors such as patient acuity, location and time of day.
- [Air Medical Transport Service](https://ehslifeflight.ca/air-medical-transport-service/) - Air Medical Transport Service In collaboration with the Department of Health and Wellness (Emergency Health Services – EHS), LifeFlight added a second fixed-wing aircraft in 2023 for long-distance interfacility transports, also known as the Air Medical Transport Service (AMTS).Patients are cared for by EHS paramedics and the AMTS can accommodate multiple patients at a time
- [About Us](https://ehslifeflight.ca/about-us/) - Accreditation About Us EHS LifeFlight Services EHS LifeFlight is a vital component of emergency medical services; providing critical care to the Nova Scotians. EHS LifeFlight Critical Care Team (CCT) supports communities by providing specialized critical care and can be deployed to treat and transport high acuity, ill and injured patients. Often, these patients require treatment from
- [PR and Outreach](https://ehslifeflight.ca/pr-and-outreach/) - PR & Outreach Drone Safety Drones can be very hazardous when not flown responsibly. Planes and helicopters are moving quickly and drones are nearly impossible to detect in the air. From the EHS LifeFlight team, it’s important to know how to fly safely before you go! For more #DroneSafety tips from Transport Canada: https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety LifeFlight
- [News](https://ehslifeflight.ca/news/) - Testimonials PR and Outreach EHS LifeFlight Media Inquiries For all EHS LifeFlight media inquiries please contact:Email: media@emci.caOn-call Media Spokesperson: 1-888-255-6606 (Toll-free)
- [Indications for Transport](https://ehslifeflight.ca/indications-for-transport/) - Adult Neonatal Pediatric Obstetrical Contraindications Indications for Transport
- [Team](https://ehslifeflight.ca/team/) - Training and Education Minimum Qualifications Job Opportunities Team Team Components Critical Care ParamedicsCritical Care NursesRegistered Respiratory TherapistsSupervisor, Operations SupportSenior Operations Flight Crew (SOFC)Clinical Leaders (adult and children’s services)Manager of Professional Development, Quality & RiskProgram ManagerProgram AdministratorAdministrative AssistantPilots: Helicopter and Fixed WingAircraft Engineers: Helicopter and Fixed WingAir Medical Transport Communication OfficersMedical Control PhysiciansMedical Director Medical Director
- [Contact Us](https://ehslifeflight.ca/contact-us/) - Contact Us EHS LifeFlight Halifax Stanfield International Airport Mailing Address: 637 Barnes Drive, Enfield, Nova Scotia, B2T 1K3 (902) - 873 - 3657 (902) - 873 - 3987 ehslifeflight@emci.ca Leave Feedback EHS LifeFlight and Trauma Requests: 1-800-743-1334Media Inquiries: If you have a media inquiry, please email media@emci.ca or call our toll-free media line 1-888-255-6606 to reach the on-call media
- [Job Opportunities](https://ehslifeflight.ca/job-opportunities/) - Job Opportunities For all available LifeFlight positions and others within EHS Operations, click here.
- [LZO/ Helipad Training](https://ehslifeflight.ca/lzo-helipad-training/) - Landing Zone Officer/ Helipad Training If you are attending an upcoming Landing Zone Officer training session, please view the following presentation prior to arriving at the course. LZO Pre-Course StudyLZO Scene Quick Reference CardLZO Helipad Quick Reference CardCommunity Landing Pad PresentationEHS LifeFlight Helipad Snow Removal Guideline
- [Contraindications](https://ehslifeflight.ca/contradictions/) - Contraindications to Air Medical Transport Patient in full arrestTerminally ill patientActive untreated communicable disease that would put the crew at risk.Uncontrollable, combative patientPatient of sound mind who refuses transferUnstable patient, who requires a procedure (i.e. laparotomy) which could be performed at the sending centreStable patient in whom another means of transport would be more appropriate
- [Pediatric](https://ehslifeflight.ca/pediatric/) - Pediatric Indications 29 days - 15 yrs Respiratorydistress/compromiseSepsis/shockUnstable cardiac conditionsStatus epilepticus, coma, high ICP, meningitis Unstable metabolic conditionsSignificant traumaCardiothoracic injuryDrug ingestionsRare life threatening conditions Note: These are guidelines only and any case may be reviewed with the EHS LifeFlight Medical Control Physician for advice or consideration for transport.1-800-743-1334.
- [Obstetrical](https://ehslifeflight.ca/obstetrical/) - Obstetrical Indications Pre-term labor with gestation that cannot be safely managed at referring facilityKnown fetal anomalies and active labourSevere PIH, HELLPAntenatal bleedingCervical incompetenceSevere maternal illnessReferring MD feels pt needs immediate/rapid transport Note: These are guidelines only and any case may be reviewed with the EHS LifeFlight Medical Control Physician for advice or consideration for transport.1-800-743-1334.
- [Neonatal](https://ehslifeflight.ca/neonatal/) - Indications for Neonatal Transport (0-28 Days or
- [Adult](https://ehslifeflight.ca/adult/) - Indications for Transport - Adult Patient Non-Trauma General Indications for Critical Care Transport of the Non-Trauma Adult Patient.Any patient that is medically unstable/critically ill requiring timely transport to definitive careAny patient in which a delay in timely, advanced medical investigation or intervention could be expected to result in an adverse outcomeAny patient whose needs exceed
- [Minimum Qualifications](https://ehslifeflight.ca/minimum-qualifications/) - Minimum Qualifications Adult Services Team Critical Care Nurse Current registration or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CCRNS)BScN/BN (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered)Critical care nursing certificationA minimum of five years clinical experience in health care with a minimum of three years critical care experience in
- [Accreditations](https://ehslifeflight.ca/accreditations/) - Accreditations CAMTS EHS LifeFlight is a CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems) accredited critical care transport program (rotor wing, fixed wing and ground ambulance transport). CAMTS is comprised of a number of non-profit organizations who are dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical transport services.It is through substantial compliance with the
- [Privacy Notice](https://ehslifeflight.ca/privacy-notice/) - Privacy Notice General Privacy StatementEmergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC), a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS), is committed to the appropriate use and protection of personal information at all times. This Privacy Notice is to inform visitors of our website(s) about the purposes for which we may collect, use, and share personal information and how
- [Feedback Form](https://ehslifeflight.ca/feedback-form/) - Feedback Form Do you have a story you want to share? Do you want to send comments to the emergency medical services people who helped you through a difficult time? Or do you just have questions about the role of pre-hospital care in Nova Scotia?Please share your stories, comments, feedback and inquiries with us by
- [Training and Education](https://ehslifeflight.ca/training-and-education/) - Training and Education EHS LifeFlight is committed to providing all members of the transport team with extensive initial and continuing education in the areas of clinical competency and safety. All dedicated medical teams are classified as critical care providers and function under an advanced scope of practice, some of which includes advanced airway management, central line
- [Testimonials](https://ehslifeflight.ca/testimonials/) - EHS LifeFlight Testimonials “I can’t remember the names of the paramedic and nurse, but what I can remember is the kindness and confidence they showed me. I was “LifeFlighted” to the Halifax Airport, and the paramedic and nurse brought so much kindness and support through the whole entire experience. They made me feel calm as
- [Helipad Info and Flight Times](https://ehslifeflight.ca/helipad-info-and-flight-times/) - EHS LifeFlight Helicopter Flying Times Transport of the patient to the closest hospital with the ability of handling a patient’s treatment from start to finish (definitive care). Helicopter Landing Options Daylight Hours:SceneHospital helipadsCommunity helipadsAirportsNighttime Hours:Hospital helipadsCommunity helipadsAirports Approved Pre-Designated Landing Zones Benefits of Helipads Shortened patient transfer timesEspecially true if both sending and receiving hospitals