What’s Happening?
CapRescue has completed overnight missions outside its usual response region last week, with Rescue300 sent to Dysart and Hamilton Island.
The aeromedical crew transported two patients to Mackay for further care before returning to its Rockhampton base early Thursday morning, 10 September.
Both missions were tasked by Queensland Health.
Why It Matters
CapRescue primarily responds across Central Queensland but can be called further afield when assistance is required.
The service uses dedicated day and night crews to help manage crew fatigue while keeping Rescue300 ready to respond around the clock.
Local Impact
The first mission sent Rescue300 to Dysart Hospital for the inter-facility transfer of a teenage patient who required additional care.
The patient was flown to Mackay for further treatment before the crew returned to Rockhampton shortly after midnight.
About an hour later, Rescue300 was tasked to Hamilton Island after a woman in his 70s suffered a fall. The patient was transferred to the aircraft and flown to Mackay Hospital.
By The Numbers
- Two overnight missions took Rescue300 to Dysart and Hamilton Island before the crew returned to Rockhampton.
- About one hour separated the crew’s return from the first mission and its next tasking.
- About 4am was when Rescue300 arrived back at its Rockhampton base after completing the second mission.
Zoom In
The first task came through shortly before 10pm on 9 September, sending the crew to Dysart Hospital.
After transporting the teenage patient to Mackay, Rescue300 returned to Rockhampton just after midnight. The crew was then sent to Hamilton Island for its second mission of the night.
Following the transfer of the woman in his 70s to Mackay Hospital, Rescue300 returned to Rockhampton.
Zoom Out
CapRescue primarily operates across Central Queensland, providing aeromedical support to communities throughout the region.
Dedicated day and night crews help manage fatigue while allowing Rescue300 to remain available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What To Look For Next?
Rescue300 remains available for aeromedical missions across Central Queensland and can be tasked further afield when required.
