The Land Rover LifeFlight Special Mission helicopter has joined the flood emergency taskforce, helping Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) to be strategically positioned to quickly respond to calls for help.
The rescue chopper was tasked by QFES this afternoon, to relocate four swift water rescue crew members and their specialised equipment, from Brisbane to Warwick.
Footage taken from the helicopter’s on board camera shows the widespread impact of the heavy rain and flooding, in the Southern Downs region, south west of Brisbane.
The Land Rover LifeFlight Special Mission helicopter is a Queensland-based aerial response asset and is operating out of LifeFlight’s Archerfield base, after QFES requested it be readied to support their response to the flooding threat posed by the current weather system.
Anticipating the requirement for extra aerial support for their ground crews, QFES requested the aircraft be configured for Search and Rescue missions and transport of personnel and equipment to areas in most need.
Every detail of the Land Rover LifeFlight Special Mission helicopter is specifically designed for emergency response deployment.
The aircraft is part of LifeFlight Australia’s commercial operation, which supports the work of the community helicopter fleet, through our profit-for-purpose model.
In the 2021 Calendar Year, RACQ LifeFlight Rescue’s community helicopters, Air Ambulance jets, Critical Care Doctors, Flight Nurses and Flight Paramedics came to the aid of 6,846 people.
