RWS 112 – What Do Army Loadmasters Do and an Amazing Story of Flood Rescue in the Town of Eugowra Nov 2022 with Kylle Fenton

Kylle Fenton is an Air Crew Officer (ACO) involved in air rescue and ambulance operations supporting NSW, Australia communities. He is more accustomed to being the one to bring the resources, rescue and safety to others in “the worst day of their life”.  In this episode Kylle tells a gripping story of when he and his family needed that rescue support returned during the flooding of the Township of Eugowra in Nov 2022. 

This episode is being pushed out the door half cooked so that you can hear it sooner. Please forgive any short comings in the polish.

Before Kylle was part of the HEMS world he had years of experience as a Blackhawk loadmaster in the Australian Army with time in special operations and as a loadmaster instructor. We discuss this career path and the many, many tasks that a loadmaster can find themselves doing.

Important – please look at the link below to the GoFundMe page for the Fenton family discussed in the podcast episode.

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RWS 111 – Rescue Helicopter Crew Duties to 4300km R22 Ferry Through Remote Australia w/ James Koens

James Koens is a Check and Training Aircrew Officer on very expensive rescue/aeromedical helicopters. He also finds time to be a helicopter charter pilot, Army Reserve aircrewman, volunteer rural firefighter and a podcast host.

This episode is being pushed out the door half cooked so that you can hear it sooner. Please forgive any short comings in the polish.

In this episode James talks about some of the challenges of operating complex missions in the world of helicopter rescue and ambulance services. We then change track and discuss what James has learnt from ferrying small helicopters across remote parts of Australia.

Important – please look at the link below to the GoFundMe page for the Fenton family discussed in the podcast episode.

4300Kms, 30hrs, 16 fuel stops, a Robinson R22, and a whole lot of nothingness – From James’ LinkedIn post comment

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>>> GoFundMe campaign for Fenton Family and Eugowra Residents <<<

Brisbane Helicopter Drinks 10 Dec, Bracken Ridge Hotel: RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aussie-private-helicopter-pilots-group-brisbane-christmas-drinks-tickets-467070359017

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