Blaine County's EMS crews learn to prepare for Mercy Flights

Most transports in Blaine County, whether by the fixed wing jet or the helicopter, are from one of the local airports. Smith said, "Typically we will land and someone with the local EMS organization will pick up the Mercy Flight crew and take us to the patient. We can help the local EMS folks prepare the patient for transport, that's part of our job." Dan Friede, who has worked with the Mercy Flight crews over the years, added, "The crews are very helpful and will direct and assist the local EMS crew to safely land the Mercy Flight and prepare the patient for transport."

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