SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to host a tour of new medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) technology at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem at 1:00 p.m. on June 11.
The tour will showcase two upcoming pieces of MEDEVAC technology: the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) MEDEVAC patient handling system and the Vita Rescue System (VRS) litter.
A 20-foot transportable mockup of the FLRAA MEDEVAC patient handling system, known as the Future MEDEVAC Cabin Technical Demonstrator, is touring across the country to multiple military installations, gathering feedback from critical care flight paramedics on the system’s design.
“Due to the Oregon National Guard’s high proficiency and familiarity with MEDEVAC missions, it is the only reserve unit participating in this unique opportunity,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Edgecombe, Oregon Army National Guard State Aviation Officer. “Flight medics from Oregon’s Golf Company, 189 Aviation are currently testing the cabin’s capabilities and their input will directly impact the final production design.”
The VRS improves search and rescue operations by preventing spinning during hoist operations through the use of gyros and fans. This new technology reduces overall hover time and pilot fatigue during rescues. The Oregon National Guard is one the first units in the country authorized to use this device.
Live demonstrations of the Future MEDEVAC Cabin Technical Demonstrator and the VRS litter will be conducted during the tour. There will also be a HH-60M Black Hawk display with Soldiers present to discuss Oregon National Guard’s disaster response capabilities.
Media entities are encouraged to RSVP with Lt. Col. Stephen S. Bomar, Director - Public Affairs, Oregon Military Department at 971-355-3527 for access.
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SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to host a tour of new medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) technology at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem at 1:00 p.m. on June 11.
The tour will showcase two upcoming pieces of MEDEVAC technology: the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) MEDEVAC patient handling system and the Vita Rescue System (VRS) litter.
A 20-foot transportable mockup of the FLRAA MEDEVAC patient handling system, known as the Future MEDEVAC Cabin Technical Demonstrator, is touring across the country to multiple military installations, gathering feedback from critical care flight paramedics on the system’s design.
“Due to the Oregon National Guard’s high proficiency and familiarity with MEDEVAC missions, it is the only reserve unit participating in this unique opportunity,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Edgecombe, Oregon Army National Guard State Aviation Officer. “Flight medics from Oregon’s Golf Company, 189 Aviation are currently testing the cabin’s capabilities and their input will directly impact the final production design.”
The VRS improves search and rescue operations by preventing spinning during hoist operations through the use of gyros and fans. This new technology reduces overall hover time and pilot fatigue during rescues. The Oregon National Guard is one the first units in the country authorized to use this device.
Live demonstrations of the Future MEDEVAC Cabin Technical Demonstrator and the VRS litter will be conducted during the tour. There will also be a HH-60M Black Hawk display with Soldiers present to discuss Oregon National Guard’s disaster response capabilities.
Media entities are encouraged to RSVP with Lt. Col. Stephen S. Bomar, Director - Public Affairs, Oregon Military Department at 971-355-3527 for access.
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