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LOVELAND, COLORADO July 18- Trans Aero MedEvac has received a certificate of accreditation from NAAMTA.   

Established in 2009, NAAMTA, the National Accreditation Alliance Medical Transport Applications, is a worldwide accreditation leader for the medical transport industry. Its process involves a complete audit and guideline establishment of an air medical provider’s safety procedures, patient care, and continued improvement. Created with standards built on industry best practices, state and federal regulations, and agency guidelines, it is the sole medical transport accreditation organization with an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality Management System (QMS). It is also recognized and approved by the US Department of Defense, as well as the US Department of Veteran Affairs.   

Kevin Shields, President of Trans Aero, said of the accomplishment: “This NAAMTA accreditation serves as a symbol of the commitment to safety and clinical excellence that Trans Aero MedEvac was founded upon. We are incredibly proud of our entire team for the work they have put in to make this goal a reality.”  

Trans Aero MedEvac is an air medical transport company formed in the principals of excellence in aviation safety and clinical medicine. In business since 1969, Trans Aero LTD primarily focused on heli-firefighting activities, as well as contracted helicopter services and maintenance. In 2016, they joined forces with EMSRx, a company known for clinical excellence and support services, to bring a quality focus back to air medicine.   

Trans Aero is pleased to announce the continuation of its Eddy County Resident Membership Program, made possible through the generous support of the Written in Red Foundation and PY Foundation. The program provides all residents of Eddy County with an automatic Trans Aero MedEvac air ambulance membership, at no additional cost to them. To read more about the program, please visit transaeromedevac.org/eddy-county-memberships, and learn more about the supporting foundations below:

PY FOUNDATION

PY Foundation is a private family foundation located in Artesia, New Mexico, with a primary focus on funding in Artestia. Recently, the foundation has shown great interest in the rural communities surrounding Artesia-Dexter, Hagerman, and Lake Arthur.

Through its granting cycle, PY Foundation strives to support success in Artesia in hopes that once the grant-funded programs are successful, they will transmit that success to other rural areas and communities in New Mexico.

To learn more about the work PY Foundation is doing, please visit https://www.pyfoundationnm.org

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Written in Red Foundation

The Written In Red Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of citizens in Artesia and Southeast New Mexico by supporting organizations that promote education, create access to health care, provide crisis assistance, and offer spiritual guidance. 

To learn more about the work that Written in Red Foundation is doing, please visit https://www.writteninredfoundation.com

CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK, June 2, 2023- First responders and park rangers were honored for their quick, professional response when a visitor to Carlsbad Caverns National Park suffered a stroke. 

Employees with the Carlsbad Fire Department and Carlsbad Caverns National Park were recognized in a special ceremony held at 9 a.m. June 2 at the Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor’s Center. Trans Aero MedEvac hosted the ceremony, which was open to the public. 

According to Mike Buldra, Clinical Services Manager with Trans Aero, the incident took place in April and required an evacuation from the underground at the cave. Carlsbad’s Fire Department was dispatched to the park, where they assisted NPS Rangers with stabilizing the patient.

“Trans Aero is certainly proud of our people and the skills they use every day,” said Kevin Shields, the company’s president. “The cooperative effort between the different entities involved in this is a testament to everyone’s professionalism, and we hope that the patient and their family are doing very well.” 

The patient was then flown to University Medical Center in El Paso by Trans Aero MedEvac. The patient arrived in El Paso within 90 minutes of the onset of their symptoms.

“This was phenomenal care,” Buldra said. “Every minute of delay in providing definitive care increases the damage to the brain.  The goal is to have the patient to advanced care within three hours. This patient was there in half that time, and that was after being evacuated from almost 1,000 feet underground.”

Buldra said such a quick response would not have been possible without the exceptional performance of the NPS Rangers and CFD personnel, along with the critical communication of the REDA Communication Specialist who took the emergency call. 

“In this particular case, thanks to the early recognition of stroke signs by park rangers and first responders, 911 was immediately called and the patient was airlifted to University Medical Center of El Paso,” said Carla Escobar, Administrative Director of Neuroscience with the University Medical Center of El Paso. “Ultimately, the quick action by pre-hospital first responders and the stroke team at UMC led to an improved patient outcome.”

Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway praised everyone involved in the effort. 

“Our first responders save lives on a daily basis, but this is a perfect example of training and cooperation making a difference in a situation where every second matters. Events of this nature require coordination and facilitation by the entire team. Thanks to the entire staff at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and to all first responders.”  

Individuals assisting with April rescue effort included:

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Personnel: 

Heather Hyde, EMTB, Law Enforcement Ranger

Carolyn Elliott, EMTB, Law Enforcement Ranger

Richard “Rick” Taylor, EMR, Park Guide

Carlsbad Fire Department Personnel: 

LT Richard Ramirez, EMT-P

LT Jesse Ramirez, EMT-I

FF Anthony Briceno, EMT-P

Eddy County Fire and Rescue Personnel: 

Battalion Chief: David Watson, EMT-P

Captain: Matthew Dawson EMT-P

Firefighter: Angel Martinez

Firefighter: Taylor Montoya

REDA Dispatchers:

Cristina Vega 

Joah James,

Kirstene Campbell

Megan Headrick 

Trans Aero MedEvac:

Warren Shaulis, Flight Nurse Practitioner

Vanessa Berger, Flight Paramedic

Maximilian Mayr, Pilot

EDDY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, November 10, 2021- Effective immediately, all residents of Eddy County are automatically enrolled in the Trans Aero Medevac Membership program! 

Provided in collaboration with the city of Artesia, a Trans Aero MedEvac membership ensures that, should an emergency medical transportation flight be necessary, residents’ insurance/third party payment will be accepted with no additional out-of-pocket expense to them. This will only apply to flights operated by Trans Aero MedEvac and will be subject to certain state rules. Limitations may be found at transaeromedevac.org/membership-enrollment.   

The company, which currently has two helicopters based in the county, was founded with a mission to deliver the most advanced patient care in the industry. Consistent with its goal of quality, all aircraft are staffed with an Advanced Practice Provider, as well as a Certified Paramedic. They also carry lifesaving whole blood and liquid plasma, as well as specialized equipment, such as ultrasound and ventilators, to deliver appropriate critical care to all patients. 

Trans Aero MedEvac will be working with local community leadership, hospitals, and fire departments to rapidly spread the message that each citizen of Eddy County now has this benefit.  Information will also be sent out to residents, outlining the advantages they will receive from a membership.  

Charlie Nolen, Assistant Program Director, said of the announcement: “Trans Aero MedEvac is proud to serve the region with the highest level of critical care, and, through this partnership with the city of Artesia, to alleviate the stress typically associated with a post-flight medical bill.” 

Trans Aero MedEvac is an air medical transport company formed in the principals of excellence in aviation safety and clinical medicine. In business since 1966, Trans Aero LTD primarily focused on heli-firefighting activities, as well as contracted helicopter services and maintenance. In 2016, they joined forces with EMSRx, a company known for clinical excellence and support services, to bring a quality focus back to air medicine.  

ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO- Trans Aero MedEvac will introduce its first fixed wing aircraft into its Southeastern New Mexico air ambulance program. Located at the Roswell Airport, the new aircraft will serve its bases in Roswell, Artesia, and Carlsbad, and will extend its transport capabilities to include hospitals previously outside of the range reached by its rotorcraft.

In accordance with its mission to provide the highest quality patient care in air medicine, the fixed wing aircraft will maintain consistency with other Trans Aero MedEvac air ambulances and carry specialized equipment, as well as an Advanced Practice Provider and Certified Paramedic, onboard.

Ken Davis, Medical Program Director, said of the new aircraft: “The addition of a fixed wing component will allow Trans Aero MedEvac to further support our customers and communities we already serve within the Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas region, and transport patients to specialized hospitals that can best aid in their treatment and recovery.”  

Trans Aero MedEvac is an air medical transport company formed in the principals of excellence in aviation safety and clinical medicine. In business since 1969, Trans Aero LTD primarily focused on heli-firefighting activities, as well as contracted helicopter services and maintenance. In 2016, they joined forces with EMSRx, a company known for clinical excellence and support services, to bring a quality focus back to air medicine.