Saints Flight

Thank you to Riverton Police Department, Illinois for inviting us to be part of this year's National Night Out! We always enjoy connecting with our community, sharing what we do, and giving visitors a closer look at our aircraft. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and for your continued support of our mission.

Serving our communities is serious work - but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun along the way!

Whether it's on the ground or on the skids, our crew knows how to keep each other smiling while building the teamwork that matters when every second counts. Thanks to Decatur Memorial Hospital for welcoming us!

Nothing brings a community together quite like a little friendly competition! 🚁

It was a pleasure joining Anchor Boat Club's Cardboard Boat Regatta to cheer on the crews and meet so many great people. Thank you for inviting us! ⚓️

Thank you to the students and staff at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School for inviting Saints Flight to visit your summer health classes on Tuesday!

Our crew enjoyed talking with students about air medical transport, emergency medicine, and the teamwork it takes to care for critically ill and injured patients. We also had the opportunity to show everyone around our office and answer some great questions about life in HEMS. 🚁

Thank you for your curiosity, enthusiasm, and warm welcome. We always appreciate opportunities to connect with students and share our passion for emergency medicine. Who knows? We may have met a few future flight clinicians along the way! 💙

Earlier this week, Saints Flight had the opportunity to partner with Chatham Fire Department to host a hands-on airway skills course for local EMS and fire personnel.

Participants worked through a variety of airway management techniques, beginning with fundamental BLS skills and progressing to advanced ALS procedures, including surgical and needle cricothyrotomy, as well as the SALAD (Suction-Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination) technique.

To make the training as realistic as possible, participants also practiced on pig tracheas and lungs, providing valuable hands-on experience with anatomy and procedures that are rarely encountered but can be lifesaving when every second counts.

Training like this helps build confidence, sharpen critical skills, and strengthen the teamwork that allows us to provide the highest level of care to our communities.

A huge thank you to Chatham Fire Department for hosting this course and to everyone who dedicated their time to learning, teaching, and continually improving their craft. 🚁🚒🚑