LifeFlight of Maine

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!

Today marks the start of National Patient Transport Week! At LifeFlight of Maine, we move the doors of the trauma center closer to patients every single day. All of our vehicles- helicopters, airplane, ground ambulances- are equipped as mobile ICUs and staffed by some of the best emergency medical clinicians in the country. Since 1998, we have safely cared for and transported nearly 40,000 patients from every community and hospital in the state. #NationalPatientTransportWeek #morethanjusthelicopters

We're excited to share the LifeFlight Foundation is this month's Hannaford Supermarkets Bloomin' 4 Good Nonprofit Partner! We will receive $1 for every specially marked bouquet sold this month at the Hannaford at 1133 Union St. in Bangor. So if you're in Bangor, stop and smell the flowers and help the LifeFlight Foundation!

Have you seen our latest edition of Dispatches? Check it out now: https://lnkd.in/eSGKFqR9 Dispatches shares stories from the patients, supporters, crew, and communities that make LifeFlight of Maine one of the premier air ambulance services in the nation. #morethanjusthelicopters #Therewhenyouneedus

Our mission is about more than just helicopters. We move the doors of the trauma center closer to patients in Maine every single day.   All of our vehicles — helicopters, airplane, ground ambulances — are equipped as mobile ICUs and staffed by some of the best emergency medical clinicians in the country. We give patients their best chance on their worst day.   We are excited to take you inside our operation at LifeFlight of Maine in a new way. Check out our new video, and learn more about our mission and how you can support it at https://lnkd.in/giGVzjND.   #morethanjusthelicopters   And a huge thank you to our colleagues and friends at Lone Spruce Creative, led by Mark Fleming, who brought this project to life.

We had a very successful first day of our blood drive with Central Maine Medical Center and American Red Cross of Northern New England. Thank you to all of the donors and volunteers who helped make today possible. Together, we collected 34 units of blood! Blood donations save lives. We are looking forward to seeing more donors on Friday! #OneLewiston

LifeFlight of Maine is hiring a Fixed Wing First Officer! Learn more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/ecQEbhXM We are expanding our aviation team with the addition of a new Fixed Wing First Officer position, and we are looking for an experienced aviator who wants to make a tangible impact on families and communities across Maine. The Fixed Wing First Officer shares responsibility for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight assignment. The First Officer assists the Captain in determining whether to accept or decline a flight assignment based on weather conditions or other factors that may impact the safety of flight. The First Officer also works collaboratively with other members of the flight program.

We're honored to be named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine! Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients. We had a wonderful night celebrating the successes of companies throughout the state, and are looking forward to continue to serve the people of Maine for years to come! #BestPlacesME #ThereWhenYouNeedUs #MoreThanJustHelicopters

Fundraising for the 2024 Cross For LifeFlight has now ended, and we are excited to announce that together we raised $217,000 ! More than 100 participants completed their Crossings by hiking, swimming, running, and other activities, Crossing more than 5,000 miles across all points in Maine. Every mile you crossed and every dollar you raised ensures we can continue our mission of helping Maine's most critically ill and injured. Thank you to everyone who took part! Thank you to our sponsors for making this event a success: TerraForm Power, Viking Lumber, Cross Insurance, MaineHealth, Camden National Bank, L.L.Bean, Landvest, Horch Roofing, Brio Custom, First National Bank, Gorham Savings Bank, Northeast Delta Dental, Maine General, and Eaton Peabody. We'd also like to thank our event partners: Portland Paddle, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, and Maine Audubon.