It's all about team work! 

This is true for the crews on the helicopters or the small team working behind the scene at the charity's HQ in Exeter.

The Paramedics

Our paramedics are provided by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust and seconded to the Air Ambulance for a period of 2-3 years.

They undergo extensive training on navigation and safety skills prior to becoming aircrew, with regular refresher courses.

HEMS Desk Team

Although they don't fly on the helicopter an essential part of the team are our HEMS desk operators.  Based at the 999 South Western Ambulance Service 999 control room, they are responsible for deciding where and when the helicopter is deployed.