Life Flight Network is a non profit air and ground critical care transport service based in Aurora, Oregon, in the northern Willamette Valley, with services in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana in the United States.[1][2]
It has 23 locations throughout the Columbia, Willamette and Snake river watersheds.[1]
Life Flight Network operates bases across the Pacific Northwest in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. [3]
LifeFlight gained part 135 certification in 2013 from the Boise Idaho FSDO.
In 2013 LifeFlight chose the Agusta 119KX as its helicopter platform leasing them for 10 years from a Chinese firm. Arizona-based Tri-State care flight assisted LFN in bridging the gap by allowing LFN to operate their new aircraft under Tri State’s 135 certificate while maintaining in-service status and attaining their own part 135 certificate.
Currently as of 2021 LFN is dissolving its A119Kx fleet and replacing them with Bell 429s and 407s as the 10-year lease is coming due.
As of 2021 Life Flight Network has a combined fleet of medical helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground ambulances.[4]
Specific fleet vehicles include:
Each medical flight typically includes a Flight Nurse, Flight Paramedic, and Pilot. Neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists may also accompany patients requiring specialty care during transport.
The consortium of Oregon Health & Science University, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and Providence Health & Services own Life Flight Network
Life Flight is supported by annual membership fees and other sources of revenue.
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