LifeFlight

09/01/2026

🌡️🌀 Attention Western PA, Eastern OH, and Northern WV! We're kicking off September with some intense weather.
Today (Tuesday) is an Impact Day for heat and humidity, with feels-like temperatures climbing into the mid-90s. Stay cool and hydrated!
Severe Weather Alert Days are in effect for Wednesday & Thursday, primarily in the afternoon and evening. Forecasts indicate potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy downpours.
To our dedicated EMS partners, your safety is paramount: please remain extra vigilant, stay hydrated, and ensure your teams are prepared for rapidly changing conditions. For everyone, keep a close eye on local weather updates and have a plan.
The good news? A dry and comfortable Labor Day Weekend is on the horizon after Friday's lingering showers. Let's get through this active week safely!

08/25/2026

LifeFlight 2, and Medic 956 assisting our partners at Southern Clarion County Ambulance, Emlenton Area Ambulance Service, Perry Twp VFD - Station 610, Parker City VFD, and Callensburg Licking Twp VFC at a logging incident in Clarion County.
Photos: C. Fessides

08/19/2026

🚨 Less Than a Month Away! 🚨

Get ready to aim high and make a difference! Our annual "Breaking Clays with LifeFlight" event with Allegheny Health Network is happening on Friday, September 18th, 2026, at the stunning Nemacolin Field Club in Markleysburg, PA!

Time is flying, and we're just under a month out from this fantastic day of sporting clays. It's an incredible opportunity to enjoy some friendly competition and sharpen your shooting skills.

Your $155 registration covers everything you need for a thrilling day:
100 clay targets and weapons at each station
Ammunition (12 ga. and 20 ga.)
Eye and ear safety equipment
A delicious hot dog and soda to fuel up before you start
A wonderful late lunch buffet after your rounds

The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. with registration and shooting stations opening, followed by a mandatory safety briefing at 11:00 a.m. Don't miss out on special challenges like the Twin Terrible Teals and The Progressive, where you could win amazing prizes! The day concludes with lunch, door prizes, drawings, and awards.
Gather your team (up to four per shooting station) and secure your spot today! This event is not just about breaking clays; it's about building community and supporting a vital cause.

For more information or to register, please refer to the attached brochure or contact Rob Rathi at 724-970-3716 or [email protected].
We're looking forward to seeing you on September 18th!

08/04/2026

“FOD” is a topic that we emphasize during our LZ Safety Presentations.

“Foreign object debris (FOD) is any loose object, substance, or item in an inappropriate location that can injure people or damage equipment, most notably in aviation. Common examples include tools, hardware, pavement chunks, and wildlife”.

As it relates to first responders, this includes but is not limited to tarps, stretcher sheets and mattress, jackets, hats, gloves, hand tools, glass, hoses…and as in the video, fire extinguisher covers.

FOD Prevention and Control

-Please ensure that the LZ is located far enough from your scene so as to prevent any resulting FOD from harming the public, your patient(s), fellow responders, apparatus, and air medical assets.

-When transferring care to flight teams, please ensure that stretchers are secured (preferably in the ambulance with doors closed), along with sheets, pillows, BVMs and any equipment or supplies that could potentially take flight.

-Please use all applicable safety devices such as helmets (chin straps fastened), eye protection and hearing protection.

-Never approach the aircraft when the blades are turning unless escorted by a crew member.

What types of FOD have you encountered?

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07/31/2026

Today, our LifeFlight 1 crew had the incredible privilege of participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Sunny Day Camp! ☀️ This special event, inspired by Lt. Minnucci's brother Gabriel, provides a wonderful day for adults and children with special needs, featuring demonstrations, emergency vehicles, and lots of fun.
We were thrilled to meet Smokey Bear, who even took a seat in LifeFlight 1! It was an honor to stand alongside the PA State Police, showcase our helicopter, and support this heartwarming initiative.
A huge thank you to the Pennsylvania State Police for hosting such an impactful event and allowing us to be a part of it!

07/29/2026

Mark your calendars! 🎯

LifeFlight is thrilled to invite you to our annual "Breaking Clays with LifeFlight" event on Friday, September 18th, 2026, at the beautiful Nemacolin Field Club in Markleysburg, PA.

This exciting day offers a unique opportunity to test your skills and have a blast. Your $155 registration includes:

100 clay targets and weapons at each shooting station
Ammunition (12 ga. and 20 ga.)
Eye and ear safety equipment
A hot dog and soda prior to shooting course
A late lunch buffet following your round on the course

The fun kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with registration and shooting stations opening, followed by a safety briefing at 11:00 a.m. We'll have special challenges like the Twin Terrible Teals and The Progressive with prizes! The day wraps up with lunch, door prizes, drawings, and awards.

Don't miss this fantastic event! Gather your friends (up to four per shooting station) and register today. For more information or to register, please refer to the attached brochure or reach out to Rob Rathi at 724-970-3716 or [email protected].

We can't wait to see you there!

07/18/2026

Updated information about the live stream of today’s service.

The 2026 National EMS Memorial Service honors 37 EMS professionals ...

07/17/2026

The National EMS Weekend of Honor is underway in Arlington, Virginia—a time when the EMS community comes together to remember, honor, and celebrate those who dedicated their lives to serving others.

This year's Weekend of Honor recognizes 37 EMS professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Throughout the weekend, families, friends, coworkers, and EMS professionals gather to ensure their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.

Today, members of the National EMS Memorial Service Honor Guard participated in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery—a solemn tradition that serves as a powerful reminder of the courage, compassion, and commitment demonstrated by EMS professionals every day.

We are honored to share this video of today's ceremony, graciously provided by our Prehospital Care Coordinator, Ryan Highlands, allowing our teams, partners, and communities to witness this meaningful tribute.

Tomorrow at 5:00 PM (EDT), the National EMS Memorial Service will honor the 37 EMS professionals being remembered this year and the families they left behind. We invite you to join us as we share the live stream of this moving ceremony.

As the Weekend of Honor continues, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the selfless service, dedication, and sacrifice of those who answered the call to care for others. Their legacy lives on in every EMS professional who continues to serve.

They answered the call. We will never forget.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 As Independence Day celebrations continue today, please make safety your top priority.
Whether you're firing up the grill, heading to a community fireworks display, or celebrating with family and friends, take a few moments to prepare for both firework safety and the potential for severe weather this afternoon and evening.

🎆 Our friends at the AHN West Penn Burn Center have shared important fireworks safety tips to help prevent burn injuries. Remember to keep a safe distance, supervise children, have water nearby, and leave fireworks to the professionals whenever possible.

⛈️ In addition, the National Weather Service is forecasting the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms later today, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated hail possible. Stay weather aware by monitoring the latest forecasts, having multiple ways to receive weather alerts, and be prepared to move indoors if storms approach.

Your celebration can be both fun and safe with a little planning.

From all of us at AHN Prehospital Care Services, we wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🚑🚁

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at AHN Prehospital Care Services. As we approach the momentous 250th anniversary of our nation, we reflect on the powerful words: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Today, we celebrate these fundamental ideals and are immensely proud of every member of our Prehospital Care Services family – all who contribute to our mission of care, whether on the ground, in the air, or behind the scenes. Your tireless dedication ensures the well-being and safety of our communities. We also want to deeply thank our essential partners across Western PA, Eastern Ohio, West Virginia, and New York in EMS, fire, police, and public safety. Your collaboration is vital, and together, we uphold the very ideals our nation was founded upon.

Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and enjoyable Fourth of July!