LifeFlight of Maine

L.L.Bean sells recreation equipment and clothing to prepare you for nearly any adventure in Maine. It also understands that you are likely to carry that gear into a community or remote corner of the state far from a major medical center. Recently, the Freeport-based company made a significant investment in LifeFlight of Maine to ensure that while you’re out there, you still have access to critical care in an emergency. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/enhU8zK2 #LLBean #LifeFlightofMaine #morethanjusthelicopters

It’s the people who make an organization great, and LifeFlight of Maine is no exception. With more than 120 team members — we’re united by our drive to deliver fast, safe, and advanced medical care wherever and whenever it’s needed in Maine. Our pilots and critical care clinicians undergo rigorous, ongoing safety training to ensure every mission is as safe as it is life-saving. Whether it’s flying with night vision goggles or ensuring everyone on board has a voice in critical decisions, our commitment to excellence is unwavering. In Maine’s most challenging moments, we’re there for our patients — and we’re committed to being worthy of their trust. Read how our dedicated team goes above and beyond to make every transport as safe and effective as possible: https://lnkd.in/e7S9xTe9 #morethanjusthelicopters #therewhenyouneedus

It's #FlashbackFriday at LifeFlight of Maine! Check out this photo from our archives of a crew responding to a scene call. #morethanjusthelicopters #therewhenyouneedus

LifeFlight of Maine would like to congratulate our Chief Operating Officer Bill Cyr, who was recently recognized with the award for Excellence in Transport Leadership from the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS)! Bill knew from a young age that he wanted to build a career in transport medicine and honed his experience as an EMT, emergency department nurse, flight nurse, and eventually operations manager and program director for various air and ground transport organizations. Prior to joining LifeFlight in 2021, Bill gained valuable experience at UMass Memorial LifeFlight, Boston MedFlight, and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Congratulations Bill!

We are so pleased to have Joe Kellner, CEO at LifeFlight of Maine, joining us at this year's Mainebiz 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Bangor Forum. Join Mainebiz on December 4th to get the inside view from top executives on how they manage their businesses and their lives--each panelist will share 10 ideas that have helped them succeed. Register: https://ow.ly/quqs50U4C0O Sponsors: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, City of Bangor, Maine, Husson University, Machias Savings Bank, Rudman Winchell- Counselors at Law

This Veterans Day, we are especially proud to honor all those who have served and continue to serve in the military. We want to recognize our amazing colleagues—about a third of our team—who have answered the call of duty. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #ThankYou HELICOPTER PILOTS Kevin Beaulieu – Marines Michael Bonenfant—Army Shane Burkhart – Army Scott Dunning –Air force Abel Gleason – Army and Air Force Karl Hatlemark – Norwegian Army, NATO Ally Andrew John – Army Tom McDevitt – Coast Guard Wayne Silva – Army Dustin Smiley – Navy Joshua Tassone Navy Frank Wolfe- Coast Guard AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS Dylan Adams – Navy Darby Amelly – Navy Tyler Baker – Army / Air Force Scott Clark – Marines Alex Dence – Army Chris Dence – Army Tyler Walsh – Marines MEDICAL STAFF Craig Barrett, Flight Paramedic - Army Cameron Bird, Flight Nurse - Army/Navy Jim Boyle, EMT – Marines Tommy Gallant, Flight Paramedic - Army Jefferey Hammersmith, Flight Paramedic - Army Ryan McGowan EMT- Airforce Greg Milliken, Flight Paramedic - Army Barrett Strout, Flight Nurse - Army MEDCOMM Bill Bradley – Navy Jon Sanford – Army ADMINISTRATION: David Burr, Operations Coordinator – Navy Peter Cartmell, Director of Operations – Army Randy Collins, Director of Maintenance – Air Force Christina Donovan, Accountant – Army Kirk Donovan, Chief Pilot – Army Chuck Hogan, Chief Clinical Officer - Air Force Dan Richard, Chief Inspector – Navy

On the final day of #NationalPatientTransportWeek we want to introduce you to retired U.S. Army pilot and former LifeFlight patient, Bob Carr! In October 2022, Bob was experiencing cardiac issues. He condition was critical, so he was transported by LifeFlight. Read his full story here: https://lnkd.in/eBV2F2Gw

Our critical care teams routinely bring calm to chaos, giving patients their best chance on their worst day. We transport more than 2,500 people each year — 1 person every 3.5 hours on average — and we have cared for nearly 40,000 patients since 1998. On Valentine's Day, a LifeFlight crew was there for 25-year-old Roger Quehl, and it made all the difference. We spoke with Roger and his family about their LifeFlight story, because incidents like Roger's affect entire families and communities. There were more than 40 people at the scene of his accident trying to save his life. All of them carry that evening with them. Our mission is about more than just helicopters, and it takes all of us in Maine coming together to make this work. Find out how you can support our mission at https://lnkd.in/giGVzjND. A note to viewers: this video depicts Roger Quehl’s story and the LifeFlight team that saved his life after a major accident. While true to our mission, some of the content may not be appropriate for all viewers. A huge thank you to our friends and colleagues at Lone Spruce Creative who brought this project to life! #morethanjusthelicopters #therewhenyouneedus

Our Fall 2024 issue of Dispatches is out now! https://lnkd.in/eXhkWymi Check out "Updates from the Flight Deck" to find out what's happening this season at LifeFlight of Maine. You'll learn more about our busiest summer on record, as well as a few other new projects we're developing.

We would like to officially welcome Flight Paramedic Tommy Gallant back to LifeFlight of Maine! Tommy has been with LifeFlight since 2019. He's also a member of the Maine Army National Guard. In January of 2023, he went on military leave to attend flight school in Alabama. Tommy recently finished his leave, and completed his reorientation with LifeFlight of Maine! Tommy says he's looking forward to "continuing to work with an amazing group of people and bring new and different experiences and knowledge to the organization," and that he's excited to be back! When he's not working, you can find Tommy hiking with his wife and dogs or boating in the summer. Thank you for your service, and we are so glad to have you back in Maine!