Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance is a charitable organization that provides emergency medical services through the use of helicopters. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and covers the entire county of Devon, England. The organization is funded by donations from the public and does not receive any government funding.

History

The Devon Air Ambulance was established in 1992 following the death of a local boy, Ceri Thomas, who was fatally injured in a road traffic accident. His mother, Ann Thomas, and her friends, believed that his life could have been saved if an air ambulance had been available. They started a fundraising campaign which led to the launch of the first Devon Air Ambulance.

Operations

The Devon Air Ambulance operates two helicopters, an EC135 and an EC145. The helicopters are equipped with advanced medical equipment and are staffed by a team of highly trained paramedics and doctors. The helicopters can reach any part of Devon within 15 minutes, and the Isles of Scilly within 30 minutes.

Funding

The Devon Air Ambulance is entirely funded by donations from the public. The organization does not receive any government funding. It costs around £7.5 million a year to run the service. The organization runs a number of fundraising events throughout the year and also operates a number of charity shops across Devon.

See Also

• Air Ambulance
• Emergency Medical Services
• Helicopter Emergency Medical Service

References

Devon Air Ambulance Resources
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