Emergency Air Medical Transport: Airmedic Partners with Québec’s Outfitters
Saint-Hubert, July 3, 2023 — Airmedic, a company specializing in emergency air medical transport, is pleased to join the network of associated members of the Québec Outfitters Federation (QOF). Both organizations are proud to combine their strengths. Through this partnership, they will offer outfitters high-quality products and services related to emergency medical transport in Québec.
“Outfitters represent a large portion of our corporate clientele. For over eleven years, we have been committed to providing them with exceptional service based on the highest industry standards. Therefore, this partnership with the QOF aims to support the development of outfitters in a safe environment, ” said Louis-Philippe Loiselle-Fortier, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Business Development.
“Located in remote regions, outfitters have specific needs when it comes to emergency measures. This is why we are glad to rely on trustworthy organizations like Airmedic. They provide our outfitters with true peace of mind, for both their guests’ safety and their employees’ safety, ” added Dominic Dugré, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Québec Outfitters Federation.
Tailored Support to Strengthen Safety
Airmedic is proud to count 35 outfitters member of the QOF among its trusted partners. The company offers a comprehensive protection plan that can truly save lives, along with several complementary services for outfitter managers, including:
- communication and crisis-response protocols
- meetings with stakeholders to support the integration of air medical evacuation into emergency plans
- assistance in identifying helipads
- integration of GPS coordinates for landing sites into Airmedic’s geolocation databases
- ientification of protected sites in the database of the Department of Public Safety (GEOLOC)
Thus, this specialized emergency medical transport support helps providers better protect their staff and customers. It is particularly useful in areas that are difficult to access.
“At Pourvoirie Québec Nature, the safety of our visitors is a priority. Indeed, you never know when bad luck might strike. We once needed an air evacuation for one of our guests. Without Airmedic, I don’t know what would have happened. I’d rather not imagine it. We saw firsthand that protecting your clients can save lives,” said Vincent Gravel, co-owner of Pourvoirie Québec Nature.
The Airmedic Difference for Québec Outfitters
Airmedic stands out through its ability to provide critical care on board, with qualified medical personnel. The equipment used is specialized and certified by Accreditation Canada. This certification demonstrates Airmedic’s commitment to providing high-quality care in a safe environment. In addition, Airmedic stands out as the only company that owns its own fleet of aircraft. These aircraft are entirely dedicated to aeromedical evacuations and configured as air ambulances.
In Québec, it is also the only air ambulance company accredited for night vision goggle (NVG) operations. Therefore, Airmedic delivers day-and-night service with Transport Canada authorization for ANVIS 9 night vision goggles and IFR certification for helicopter operations.
About Airmedic
Airmedic is a private and innovative Québec-based company offering emergency medical assistance and air and ground medical transport across the province. It is the only company in Québec operating its own fleet of airplanes and helicopters dedicated exclusively to emergency medical evacuations and interhospital transfers. In 2016, Airmedic became the first private air medical transport company in Canada to receive Accreditation Canada certification, along with Transport Canada authorization for night vision goggle operations and IFR certification for its helicopter missions. hese accreditations demonstrate Airmedic’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality medical care in the safest possible environment 24/7.
About the Québec Outfitters Federation (QOF)
The QOF represents more than 330 outfitters operating across Québec, small and medium-sized businesses specializing in hunting, fishing, and nature-based lodging. This industry supports over 4,000 jobs and generates nearly $250 million in annual economic impact. Each year, more than 500,000 visitors, 80% of whom come from Québec, stay at outfitter establishments.
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Source : Airmedic Inc.
Contact:
Airmedic
Raphaële Bourgault
Business Development and Strategic Communications Manager
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514-709-9633
