Life-threatening situations –  Air Ambulance Call 113

There are bases for air ambulance at numerous locations in Norway . Ambulance helicopter service run by private corporations or foundations that the government awards contracts for service . In Norway , the government awarded contracts to two different companies for a number of years at a time. In the tables below you can see how it’s air ambulance stationed in Norway

  • Oslo – Lørenskog
  • Arendal
  • Stavanger
  • Bergen
  • Førde
  • Ålesund
  • Ål
  • Dombås
  • Trondheim
  • Brønnøysund
  • Evenes
  • Tromsø

HELICOPTER TYPES IN THE NORWEGIAN AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE

Helicopter Ambulance AW139 ring 113
Helicopter Luftambulanse EC135 Ring 113
Helicopter Ambulance in Norway EC145

When calling 113 – Important to know exactly where you are

What to do when you hear the helicopter approaching

Elements in a suitable landingplace for the helicopter

  • The exact place for the event . ( Address , environment )

  • Description of the area . (Roads, mountains, water , river , etc.)

  • Think you that the helicopter can land here ?
  • Be available on the phone
  • It’s hard to discover people on the ground, Wave your hands ! Its eye-catching

  • When it’s dark , Bliz , car headlamps , Flashlight, Mobile Phone etc.

  • Open flat area at least 20mx20m

  • No obstructions like masts, trees and power lines

  • No loose objects on the ground
  • Consider the powerful rotor wind downwash can damage things on the ground

During the landing phase

Ambulance helicopters lands always against the wind if possible. When you take down the helicopter stand so that you have the wind at your back when you see the helicopter coming in for a landing . Remain in the same place even when you see the helicopter coming. There are powerful wind from the helicopter , but remain until the rotor has stopped. Are you also on a slope ground, bend down if you approach while the rotor runs . Read more about requirements for landingplace for helicopter .

NEVER WALK BEHIND A HELICOPTER !

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Air Ambulance - Useful information on arrival
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Air Ambulance - Useful information on arrival
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Where are their bases in Norway located, What to do on arrival, How to help and advice landing place.
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