Helicopter Association International (HAI) recently notified Air Evac Lifeteam the company, which operates a base in Pauls Valley, has received the HAI Operator Safety Award for the year 2008.
The HAI Operator Safety Award annually recognizes the safe operation of helicopters by its regular members.
HAI provides this award to regular members whose safety statistics for the previous calendar year demonstrate a helicopter accident rate that is less than half the total of the average accident rate of HAI operator members.
“I want to congratulate each and every employee for the hard work and effort in ensuring the safety of our crewmembers and those entrusted to our care,” said Director of Safety Dave Hardin.
“The fact that we received this recognition is a testament to the hard work and efforts of each and every member of Air Evac Lifeteam and Texas LifeStar families,” he added.
In a letter from HAI President Matthew Zuccaro, he stated, “You can take great pride in the face that you have met the requirements for this award. You achievement not only reflects favorably upon your organization but HAI members and the entire international helicopter community as well.
“Because of your efforts to reduce accident risk, the helicopter industry is better prepared to meet the challenges currently before us and those of the future.”
“It is rewarding to see this award presented to Air Evac Lifeteam again in recognition of the safety culture and attention to detail of our teams,” said President and CEO Seth Myers.
“Our safety program is a collaborative effort and we’re honored to receive the recognition.”
The Pauls Valley Air Evac Lifeteam base is located at 400 Airport Road and has been in service since April 2002 when it was established in Oklahoma City.
The base moved to Pauls Valley in December 2003.
Air Evac Lifeteam is a membership-supported air ambulance company that provides emergency care and rapid medical transport to rural communities throughout the central U.S.
The company operates 85 air ambulance bases in 14 states and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.
For more information about Air Evac Lifeteam services, call 1-800-793-0010 or visit www.lifeteam.net. Air Evac Lifeteam is a registered service mark of Air Evac EMS, Inc.
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