Parksville company wins $544M bid to operate air ambulances in B.C.

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B.C.'s air ambulance service is getting a major upgrade with the help of a Vancouver Island company.

Parksville firm Ascent Helicopters has been awarded a $544-million contract to help ensure more people make it to hospital when they need it.

"For us, we're tremendously proud of providing this service for the residents of British Columbia," he said. "I think it's a very important step for healthcare in British Columbia." "So it’s Qualicum Beach, Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Prince George and Kamloops [are] the main bases of operation," said Lemke."The new helicopter is about eight feet longer and has the ability to carry one extra person," said Ascent chief pilot Chad Friesen.The introduction of the new helicopters is expected to make it easier to get patients directly to hospitals around the province.

 

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