http://www.trht.org.nz Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:13:17 +1200 en-us http://www.trht.org.nz/images/rsslogo.jpg http://www.trht.org.nz 55 60 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section32 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Fire Bucket ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=38#section23 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=38 Workload Patient medi-vac Medical retrievals from the field Search and rescue All terraine - marine, alpine and land ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55#section171 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55 Volunteer Crew Our volunteer crew bring a wide range of skills and experience to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust. They come from varied backgrounds and careers and all possess specialist skills that enhance the safety and efficiency of our rescue missions. It should be recognised that our crew contributes in excess of 10,000 man hours, voluntarily, every year. We are proud and privileged to include these exceptional individuals in our operation. ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section38 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Night Sun All night missions require the use of our Trakka A800 search light system. This mounted equipment provides excellent illumination of approach and landing areas. This is remotely controlled by the crewman from within the cabin. ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section39 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Equipment Due to the complex nature of the terrain and the substantial Tasman coastline in the Taranaki Province it has become necessary to purchase a wide range of search and res... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=64#section28 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=64 Just 4 Kids Hey kids Check out these links for cool stuff about helicopters. How helicopters work ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=62#section27 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=62 ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=40#section25 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=40 The Hangar With the support of the wider communities of Taranaki and a number of very generous businesses in the province, the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust was able to move all our stored equipment from a 20 foot Hookers container into a new hangar facility at the Base Hospital in 2000. Primarily constructed by Fletcher Construction with the assistance of a number of specialist con... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=62#section26 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=62 AIAhttp://www.aia.org.nz/CAAhttp://www.caa.govt.nz/Eurocopterhttp://www.eurocopter.comAgusta Westlandhttp://www.whl.co.uk/Agusta Westlandhttp://www.agusta.com/index.htmlWestPac (ARHT)http://www.rescuehelicopter.co.nz/Life Flight (Wgn)http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/Taranaki Site - Wind Wandhttp://www.windwand.co.nz/New Plymouth District Councilhttp://www.windwand.co.nz/... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section44 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Std Patient Stretcher EMS Patient Stretcher is used for the majority of our missions. These are a vinyl on aluminum base construction to provide light weight and durable service. ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section48 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Marine strop The Marine Strop is comprised of a 16mtr Polyester line with a 7mm master ring conversion to 3 x 12mm x 1mtr floated lanyards with stainless steel double action hooks. ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section46 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Paragard Winch Stretcher Primarily used for helicopter winching, our stretcher of choice is the Paragard stretcher, which is a canvas base on aluminum frame used with a certified lifting bridle and karabiner hook-on assembly to provide maximum patient safety and lifting security. While smaller in size than the Ferno ty... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section47 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Basket Stretcher While the Trust has a float mounted “Stokes” basket readily on hand for SAR operations, the Police Search and Rescue Squad have a number of reliable and innovative options available for use in SAR Operations. This stretcher has limited application due to its size and inability to be broken down to a smaller unit for transportation.... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section45 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Life Raft For all off shore search and rescue missions the helicopter is equipped with a Switlik 4 Man Rescue Pod. This pod not only provides added safety for the helicopter crew should an in-flight emergency occur, but also provides an additional rescue devise for the occupants o... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section49 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Alpine Strop The alpine rescue strop is comprised of 2 x 25 mtr 12.5 mm nylon 40.5 kn abseil braid, double crimped with stainless steel thimbles at each end. Connected to a 60 kn lifting ring with double mallion rapides at the top end and to a five hole lifting plate at the bottom end.... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44#section50 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=44 Helicopter Floats The Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter floats ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=96#section147 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=96 All proceeds from this year's NAKIMO will be donated to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust... Thanks Boys! Want to know more? Check out NAKIM... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=97#section146 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=97 007 BLACK TIE BALL ... What a fantastic night! Photo supplied by Digital Story. For more pics from the night go to ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=94#section168 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=94 Our recent 'Letter to the Editor' advertised in the Daily News on Saturday 17 July Dear Sir, ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55#section173 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55 Trustees Mark Masters, Chairman A dairy farmer from Stratford and formerly Chairman of NZ Federated Farmers (Dairy Farmers of New Zealand), Mark has been a member of th... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=99#section151 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=99 The Westpac Bank New Plymouth Branch Annual Helicopter Appeal Golf Tournament This event was held on Friday 20th June at the Ngamotu Golf Club to raise funds for the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust. The Westpac Bank New Plymouth Branch is already planning another tournament for 2009. Thank you... Full details and registration ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=117#section177 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=117 When time is of the essence... When a 14-month-old baby boy was found face down in a farm trough at a farm property, east of Eltham, a 111 call to the Central Ambulance Communications Centre in Wellington alerted the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter for an emergency medical response. With an Ambulance Paramedic on board, the Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter made the 14 minute flight to the Eltham farm where the child’s mother had already pulled him from the trough and gi... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=112#section179 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=112 Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Crewman The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust is seeking an experienced and qualified crewman to join their team! You will have at least 5 years experience in helicopter operations, with experience in performing winching operations. You will have a high standard of map reading, and a good knowledge of aerial search techniques. You will be able to operate industry rescue equipment. You will ha... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=73#section77 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=73 My elective with the TRHT by Molly McEwanI’m a final year medical student from the Peninsula Medical School in the south west of England I am 22 and originally from Ynys Mon, an island off the north coast of Wales. As part of my training to be a doctor I am allowed to go on an elective to go abroad to work in healthcare for two months.Having been brought up in rural North Wale... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=113#section169 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=113 Brand new rescue helicopter for Taranaki On the 8th June 2007 the brand new Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter flew into the skies of Taranaki for the first time. The Agusta Westland A1... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=45#section100 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=45 About Us The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust was formed in 1992 to provide a rapid response helicopter rescue facility to deal with emergency situations in the province. While helicopters had previously been available for emergency call outs, they did not fulfil the role of an ambulance. Initially, a helicopter was available on a semi-dedicated basis but the requirement for a machine to be more readily available which did not have to be ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=63#section122 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=63 Resources Industry Links Agusta Westland UK Agusta Westland Eurocopter AIA ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=78#section105 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=78 Despite a cold , wet start to the day, many people visited the hangar to see the new Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter at the TRHT Open Day. Noel Watson , TRHT Manager and Nick Zieltjes, Crewman are pictured here with Braden Vincent. Braden says "The new helicopter is going to be a lot faster. The nose is sharper and it's... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=93#section142 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=93 Contact the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust Telephone: +64 6 753 7620 Fax: +64 6 753 7621 Postal Address PO Box 3136 Fitzroy New Plymouth Physical Address Hangar Complex David Street New Plymouth... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=86#section130 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=86 Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust owns and operates a brand new Agusta Westland AW119 Koala. This was purchased out of Philadelphia in June 2007. The Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter can be quickly reconfigured for a number of search and rescue miss... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=118#section178 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=118 Gallery Click on the thumbnail to see more pictures of the mission or training flight. ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=95#section150 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=95 TRHT Fundraising Events Throughout the year, a number of events are held to raise funds f... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=100#section152 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=100 The Toko and District Lions ClubChateau - Plateau Motorbike Ride Toko & Districts Lions Club have completed their first organised Chateau to Plateau charity Motorcycle Ride on January 27, 2008. The organisers were very happy with the num... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=104#section160 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=104 ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=115#section175 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=115 Top jockey rescued by the Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter Added 20th May 2008 Champion jockey Michael Walker (24) is under intensive care battling serious head injuries after a pig hunting trip went horribly wrong in dense North Taranaki bush. He was last night flown to Auckland Hospital after initially being treated in the intensive care unit of Taranaki Base Hospital. A hospital spokeswoman described his condition as "bloody serious." Rescuers say Mr Walker is... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=116#section176 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=116 Fall Puts Tramper in Jam Added Wednesday 15 August 2008 from Taranaki Daily News Solo tramper Chris Rickards survived a 50-metre fall in the Pouakai Ranges yesterday - thanks to a patch of leatherwood bush. And his cellphone and bright red hat played a part in guiding a rescue helicopter to him. The drama hasn't put the 70-year-old ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55#section138 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55 Personnel... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55#section170 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55 Pilots David Manduell - Base Manager/Pilot David came to Taranaki in 2006 to pilot the Taranaki Rescue Helicopt... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=103#section159 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=103 Eagle Automotive New Zealand Modified Championship Congratulations John Jackson #1 Thank you to the Stratford Speedway Club for inviting the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust to make a collection at the New Zealand Modified Championship on 30 & 31 January and than... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=109#section165 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=109 Blow out in Uruti Valley Added Tuesday 20 January 2009 Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter at the scene Pilot: David Manduell Crew: N... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=110#section166 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=110 Lift-off for seaman Taranaki Daily News 16 Jan 2009 Tanker Helicon from the cockpit of the Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter Pilot: Rob Van Lieshout ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=111#section167 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=111 Trampers winched off in midnight rescue Added Monday December 01 2008 Three trampers were winched from Mt Taranaki late on Friday night by theTaranaki Community Rescue Helicopter, after their group underestimated thewinter conditions on the mountain. The party of five trampers visiting from Tauranga and Australia, includingtwin girls, aged 10, and three adults, became stuck when they came across aslip on the Round the Mountain track, between... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=106#section162 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=106 Missions This page will be updated with the week's missions every Wednesday. You can also read a quick summary each week on Tuesday in The Taranaki Daily News. Would you like to receive a regular update from the hangar of news, mission pic... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55#section172 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55 Staff Barbara Richards - Office Manager Barbara began her association with the trust in 1992. At that time she was volunteering her services to the Taranaki Ambulance Service. Through this she became involved with the rescue helicopter, initially volunteering to take minutes at trustee meetings and provide administration support from her home. In 2000, she was employed as a permanent, part-time staff member for the Ta... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55#section180 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=55 Flight Nurses Sue Deakin, Janelle Dowman, Clazina Hagenson, Carolyn Jackson, Angela Morgan... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=108#section164 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=108 TRHT has busiest weekend on record Added Tuesday 10 February 2009 Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter flight crew were this morning debriefing the multiple missions undertaken in their new Agusta Koala AW119 after working their way through the busiest weekend on record. ... http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=119#section181 http://www.trht.org.nz/index.php?menuid=119 Missions Fisherman Plucked From Cliff Face February 2009 Picture: Michael Muggerdge is winched to safety from crashing waves at Patea cliff face. See ...