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STARS Helicopter Lands on City Streets Twice in One Day
13 Aug
Summary
- STARS Air Ambulance landed helicopters on city streets twice in one day.
- Both incidents involved cardiac arrests requiring urgent patient care.
- Landing on streets was deemed critical for rapid patient transport.
On a Tuesday afternoon, the city of Warman experienced an extraordinary event as STARS Air Ambulance executed two emergency landings directly on city streets. The first landing occurred around 4:30 p.m. CST, followed by a second around 7 p.m. Both incidents were critical cardiac arrests, with paramedics on scene requesting STARS due to the severity of the patients.
Fire Rescue officials confirmed that such landings within city limits are unprecedented in their 15-year experience. While alternative landing zones existed, officials deemed street landings essential for rapid patient transfer directly to the helicopter. This ensured critical time was not lost moving patients to a more distant, open area. STARS confirmed that residential landings, though not common, are sometimes necessary to provide swift medical care.
Medavie Health Services West, the initial responder, stated that STARS was requested based on established clinical criteria. They work closely with STARS to ensure timely and appropriate patient care. Warman Fire Rescue assisted by clearing and securing the landing zones, prioritizing safety and proximity to the patients to facilitate the critical care required.
