Rescue 300 Team fly into Paradise
The Team at RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service are getting ready for RescUresponse Day at Paradise Lagoons this coming Sunday.
'Flipper' as the helicopter is affectionately nicknamed and her crew will join with other emergency services teams to demonstrate the coordinated effort needed for rescue and retrieval of road accident victims.
Kay Becker, Executive Officer for CHRS said "We are hoping to demonstrate the capabilities of our service and how we interact with other vital life saving agencies in the area."
"At the end of the event there will be an opportunity for the general public to get up close with 'Flipper' and all the emergency service vehicles and crews that make a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis."
The Rescue 300 Team have been kept very busy over the past week with the search and rescue for three seamen lost from a fishing trawler in cyclonic seas off the CQ coast.
"It's this type of rescue situation that highlights the versatility of the service and capabilities of the men who dedicate themselves to such a worthwhile cause." said Kay Becker.
Demonstrations will also include winching a stretcher and bambi bucket (fire fighting) display in addition to safety displays by the Snake Handler and EPIRB demonstrations by the Yeppoon Water Police. The day will also host a variety of entertainment, market stalls as well as prizes and giveaways.
