Native Air 7

Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to Trans Aero MedEvac following the tragic accident in New Mexico this morning. While this was not an Air Methods program, every loss is felt within the close-knit community of first responders and emergency medical professionals. We stand alongside the Trans Aero MedEvac Team during this incredibly difficult time, honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of those who answer the call in life’s most critical moments. Our thoughts are with the crew, their families, loved ones, and the entire Trans Aero Team as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.

Happy Nurses Week to the incredible flight nurses across our Air Methods family! From the moment you step onto the aircraft, you help represent the very best of emergency air medical services with the care you provide every patient. Thank you for your expertise, your empathy, and your relentless commitment to our patients and communities. ❤️🚁

Another opportunity to work with our incredible partners and serve the community we love!

We are heartbroken by last night’s helicopter crash involving the AZDPS Ranger. Our deepest condolences go out to the families, friends, and colleagues of the two lives lost. We hold the entire Arizona Department of Public Safety community in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your courage, service, and sacrifice. 💙🕊️

Yesterday we had the honor of participating in the Shop With a Hero event. Santa chose to trade in his sleigh for a day and fly in with us! Thank you to the Rim Country agencies for including us in this special event. Thank you to Santa for choosing to fly with us!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Native 7! We are so thankful to serve the best community alongside the most talented, capable, and compassionate partners! 🦃🚁

The Town of Payson Fire Department would like to share information about a special fundraising event hosted by the Northern Gila County Firefighters Union Local 4135 to help Traci Plues, a local paramedic, with medical and living expenses related to her cancer diagnosis.

📅 Monday, December 8th
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rim Country BBQ, 202 W Main Street, Payson, AZ 85541

🎟️ Raffle Ticket Prices:
• 1 ticket – $10
• 10 tickets – $50
• 50 tickets – $250

Come out, enjoy some great BBQ, and show your support for a member of our local emergency services community. All proceeds will go toward helping Traci with her expenses.

Please hold our teammates and their families close to your hearts 🤍

Colleagues,

For 41 years, through more than 80,000 flights and 40,000 ground transports, the remarkable members of the Vanderbilt LifeFlight team have saved countless lives. Since inception, the program has highlighted safety as its most important priority. Despite the inherent risk of this work, these dedicated individuals feel called to serve patients in their most vulnerable moments, critically injured or ill.

Yesterday, three crew members serving on LifeFlight 1 were involved in an accident when their aircraft went down in an unpopulated area in Wilson County, TN. There was no patient on board at the time. Allan Williams, RN, Flight Nurse/Paramedic, did not survive. Andrew “Andy” Sikes, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, and the aircraft’s pilot, whose family has asked for privacy at this time, were seriously injured and remain in our care.

As we grieve with Allan’s family, I ask you to please join me in support of them as well as Andy, the pilot and their families.

Sincerely,

Jane Freedman, MD Deputy Chief Executive Officer Chief Health System Officer

We got to spend some time this morning at the health fair! We enjoy every opportunity we get to talk with our community and educate on how we can help in an emergency! Thank you for having us. 🚁

We had so much fun spoiling our ground partners! These men and women are so talented, selfless, and brave. Thank you to all the crews and departments that joined us for some BBQ and quality time. We believe we are the luckiest flight crew to be able to work with all of you!