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All three Life-Guard aircraft are dual engine, IFR capable and NVG equipped to maximize safety and capability.

Founded in 1981 as the first air medical service in Virginia, Carilion Clinic Life-Guard operates three Airbus EC-135 air medical helicopters covering over 15,000 square miles, and responding to requests throughout Virginia and the bordering states. Founded in 1981 as the first air medical service in Virginia, Carilion Clinic Life-Guard operates three Airbus EC-135 air medical helicopters covering over 15,000 square miles, and responding to requests throughout Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. Carilion Clinic Life-Guard is a CAMTS accredited provider, and a partner of Med-Trans Corporation (owner / operator of aviation services).

10/28/2026

We couldn’t be prouder of our team members who took the stage to share their knowledge and expertise at AMTC 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas!

We were also deeply honored to sponsor crash survivor Andy Sikes as he shared his powerful story of survival, resilience, and hope—offering an unforgettable perspective and inspiring flight crews from around the world.

Another highlight was joining fellow flight programs from across the industry for the first-ever Flight Crew Safety Summit, coming together to share perspectives, address frontline safety concerns, and strengthen our collective commitment to making our industry safer.

An incredible conference filled with learning, collaboration, and a shared passion for the safety of the crews and patients we serve!

10/26/2026

November 4th Hotel Roanoke. Sign up link in the comments !!!🚁🫳🎤

10/24/2026

Great work Floyd!

ALT TEXT: For our fans who use screen readers: photo shows an ambulance and fire truck with a helicopter flying above

10/21/2026

The Trauma and StarPoints Conference at the Hotel Roanoke is just 2 weeks away! Hope to see you there! Register by the QRC below!

10/18/2026

Good Morning!!!

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10/17/2026

October 12, 2026. The day Life-Guard put all three P3H aircraft in service on the same day. *Note* All toasts were performed with NA sparkling juice!

October 12, 2026. The day Life-Guard put all three P3H aircraft in ...

10/16/2026

Happy Friday 💨🤯

ALT TEXT: For our fans who use screen readers: photo shows two flight crew standing in front of a Life-Guard helicopter with rotor wash from a different helicopter is blowing their hair.

10/11/2026

This week we proudly celebrate National Emergency Nurses Week!

Emergency nurses are the heartbeat of critical care—working under pressure, responding with expertise, and standing strong for patients and families in their most difficult moments.

At Life-Guard, we’re honored to work alongside these dedicated professionals every day. Your skill, compassion, and courage make an incredible difference, both in the air and on the ground.

To all emergency nurses: thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and your unwavering care. You are true lifesavers.

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The image is split into two main sections:
• Right Side: Features the bold text "NATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSES WEEK" stacked vertically. The words "NATIONAL" and "NURSES" are written in a dark blue, sans-serif font, while "EMERGENCY" and "WEEK" are written in a large, teal, block-style font.
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• Left Side: Displays three circular, blue-bordered icons stacked vertically over a light grey background:
◦ Top Circle: Contains illustrations of medical supplies, including a syringe, a prescription pill bottle, a blister pack, and loose capsules.
◦ Middle Circle: Shows a stylized representation of a teal medical scrub top complete with a stethoscope around the neck.
◦ Bottom Circle: Features a teal heart with a white heartbeat or uninterpretable EKG line running through the center.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Doing what we can from afar, to support our REACH colleagues, friends, and family.

For our fans who use screen readers: photos show three different Life-Guard flight crews in front of their helicopters, holding REACH STRONG signs.

Address

431 McClanahan Street SW
Roanoke, VA
540-981-8731

Telephone

+18883777628

Website

http://www.carilionclinic.org/ccpt

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