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National EMS News:
At A Glance
Congratulations AERO!
State Contract is Renewed
Alabama EMS Region One was awarded the OEMST contract to continue management of the North Alabama region. This marks our third consecutive contract with the State EMS Office.
For the first time, there has been a substantial increase in funding which will afford us opportunities to provide services that were previously difficult to achieve. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with volunteers and licensed providers, as well as fortify some great resources that we already have in place.
It’s more important than ever to stay in touch with us, as we’re working to make a better EMS for the North region and Alabama. If you or your service hasn’t previously registered with AERO, let us know. We’ll look forward to working with you.
Monday, September 24, 2007
In Memoriam:
The Flight Crew of Air Evac 16
Information has been posted on the ‘announcements’ section of the ALINK regarding the tragic loss of the AE16 flight crew. The Alabama EMS Region One office as well as the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma offer sincere consolation to the families, friends, and coworkers of those that perished in the crash.
AE16 was assisting Colbert County rescuers in search for a hunter that had become lost and was missing since Saturday. The flight crew spotlighted the victim in a wooded area shortly before 3 a.m., and hovered over the area in order to lead ground personnel to his location. For reasons unknown, the helicopter suddenly went down nearby. Thanks to the crews efforts, the hunter was rescued and treated for dehydration. However, there were no survivors in the crash.
The crew of AE16 exemplifies the dedication and commitment of all the professionals at Air Evac Lifeteam by putting their own lives first to ensure the safety and lives of others. They will be deeply missed.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALLAN BRAGWELL
VISITATION:
Wednesday, January 2 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home in Florence. The address is 3657 Old Chisholm Road; (256) 764-2411.
For directions, click the following link.
FUNERAL:
Thursday, January 3 at 1300 hours at 1 p.m. at Underwood Baptist Church in Florence. The address is 5091 Highway 157; (256) 766-4838.
For directions, click the following link.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR TIFFANY MILES
VISITATION:
Thursday, January 3 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home in Florence. The address is 3657 Old Chisholm Road; (256) 764-2411.
For directions, click the following link.
FUNERAL:
Friday, January 4 at 1300 hours at 2 p.m. at Woodmont Baptist Church in Florence. The address is 2001 Darby Drive; (256) 766-1255.
For directions, click the following link.
AE16 FLIGHT CREW MEMORIAL
Saturday, January 5 at 1 p.m.; First Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals. The address is 1915 Avalon Ave; (256) 381-7495.
For directions, click the following link.
MEMORIAL FUND:
Bruce Carson and Doug Hartley have set up a fund at Bank Independent for the families of Air Evac 16. Allan's family has four children and Tiffany's family has two children.
Bank Independent covers the area of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, Sheffield, and Rogersville. For more information, contact Bruce or Doug, Morris Lentz with Bank Independent of Rogersville, or go to your nearest Bank Independent branch. For contributors outside the Bank Independent area, you can mail a donation to:
Air Evac 16 Memorial Fund
Bank Independent
P.O. Box 5000
Sheffield, Alabama 35660
In addition, Channel 19 has set up a fund at Redstone Federal Credit Union. Channel 48 has established a fund at Listerhill Credit Union.
Tuesday, January 2, 2008 UPDATED
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