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June 26, 2010

Glasgow and Louisville Bases Take Part in Mock Crash Drills

The AMKY Glasgow base participated in Barren County High School’s Prom Promise on April 29, along with the coroner and local EMS, police, and fire agencies. Designed to educate students on the dangers of poor choices, the exercise was particularly meaningful to friends of BCHS student Molly Thompson, 17, who died in a crash last December after losing control of her vehicle. Although the flight crew had to respond to a call during the actual event, the aircraft made an appearance after ambulances had left, letting students get an up-close look.

The Louisville (KY-7) base joined Zoneton Fire, Bullitt County EMS, and the Bullitt County Sheriff's Department May 14 to demonstrate the dangers of irresponsible choices to seniors at North Bullitt High School in Shepherdsville, Ky.

Although this program has been presented in previous years, this year was especially poignant for the students because of the tragic death last year of the school's star football player, who was killed by a drunk driver. Participating as victims in this demonstration was that young man's parents and girlfriend.

Photos by John Hultgren
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About Air Methods Kentucky

Air Methods Kentucky is a full-service air medical transport system covering Kentucky and southern Indiana. Founded in 1982 as the first civilian air medical program in Kentucky, in 1995 it became the first air medical program in the state to earn CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems) accreditation. It operates 10 helicopter ambulances and one fixed wing ambulance throughout its region, with state offices headquartered in Lexington. With a mission of safety, quality, and integrity, Air Methods Kentucky is committed to providing its patients and medical and emergency service partners with a high level of care and professionalism. For more information about Air Methods Kentucky, visit http://www.airmethodsky.com.

About Air Methods Corporation

Air Methods Kentucky is owned by Air Methods Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRM), the nation’s largest provider of air medical emergency transport services and systems. The company is dedicated exclusively to air medical transport, focusing on the quality of care to patients, and safety in aviation operations. With 27 years of experience, the company transports more than 84,000 patients annually who require intensive medical care from either the scene of an accident or general care hospitals to highly skilled trauma centers or tertiary care centers. For more information about Air Methods Corporation, visit http://www.airmethods.com.