WATCH: Behind the vital work of NI Air Ambulance, thanks to ABP
What does it take to keep the NI Air Ambulance in the air? Check out this amazing look behind their vital work, thanks to its new sponsor ABP.
The vital service covers all of Northern Ireland but it takes more than £2 million a year to keep it airborne - and the good news is it's getting a boost thanks to agri-Business ABP.
ABP has become the first brand sponsor of Air Ambulance NI Helicopter, with the ABP logo now displayed on the charity’s helicopters. ABP is one of one of Northern Ireland’s leading agri-business companies and is part of ABP Food Group. The company supplies Northern Irish farm quality assured beef and lamb to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets. It also operates a joint venture partnership with Fane Valley Co-Op with respect to the Linden Foods beef and lamb business in Dungannon.
There is usually a farming related incident each week which has a massive effect on the individual, family, community, and society, so having ABP on board for the next five years is a great way of linking the sector with this vital service.
ABP are helping keep the Air Ambulance in the air and ready to help in an emergency.
The HEMS team delivers world-class pre-hospital care at scene that can be the difference between life and death. Last year it was tasked on 692 occasions, an increase of 18.5% on the previous year. Road traffic, industrial or farm accidents make up the majority of call-outs for the Air Ambulance NI.
There is usually a farming related incident each week which has a massive effect on the individual, family, community, and society, so having ABP onboard is a great way of linking the industry with this vital service.
Check out these fascinating facts about the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance Service
1. The service is tasked on average twice per day to critically ill and injured patients anywhere in Northern Ireland
2. Newry, Mourne and Down council area is the busiest for call outs, followed by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council area, and then Belfast council area
3. The helicopter can get to anywhere in NI in 25 minutes
4. Its length is 12.16m, height 3.35m and width 2m
5. It can reach a top speed of 140 knots (161 mph)
6. It takes a maximum of 10 minutes to be airborne
7. The helicopter has landed in school grounds, church car parks, back gardens and football pitches
8. When circumstances prevent it from taking flight, a rapid-response vehicle means specialist life-saving care can be provided by road
Air Ambulance NI is offering companies bespoke webinars about the service and how to become involved, bookable by phone on 028 9262 2677 or email info@airambulanceni.org