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Crews contend with brutal heat

The heat of the summer months coupled with wearing level 3 PPE provides an additional challenge for our crews, who are already facing the busiest summer yet in 2021.

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The ongoing work of an ethical employer

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The ongoing work of an ethical employer

Being an ethical employer requires continued efforts to respond to the challenges of our times and because it is the right thing to do.

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G-DAAS midflight

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All about downwash

What is the impact of downwash? How does it affect the surrounding area, people and property? Read about how to stay safe when our aircraft is landing close-by in your community.

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Critical Care Paramedic - Jessica Thomas-Mourne

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Where are all the women in HEMS paramedic careers?

Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care, Jess, talks about why women are less represented in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services.

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Three of our female members of our critical care team

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Supporting Women at Devon Air Ambulance

Supporting all colleagues to feel empowered to achieve their best work is an important part of our ethos at Devon Air Ambulance.

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DAA aircraft in a rural setting

Blog, Volunteer stories

Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2024

We are celebrating and acknowledging our Trustees who each bring a range of experience and broad industry knowledge to their roles.

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Aerial view of the Devon countryside

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Devon Air Ambulance responds to climate emergency

Our response to the climate emergency and the outcome of our carbon emissions audit.

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Thank you to our green-thumbed supporters

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A thank you to our green-thumbed supporters

A thank you to local businesses and supporters for helping to green our office!

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Thank you to our corporate partners

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A thank you to our corporate partners

Our corporate partnerships play an essential part in supporting our service and we are immensely grateful to them.

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Our helicopter

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Thank you to those who pledge to leave a legacy

Gifts from those who have chosen to remember us in their Wills account for almost half of our income. So those who pledge to us a Gift we say Thank You.

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