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FOREWORD Welcome elcome to the spring edition of W Beeline. This is a time of year when nature shakes off its winter coat and everything starts to grow like Topsy; the same can be said for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Despite our best efforts, the entry into service of our new AW169 helicopter was unfortunately delayed. This was largely due to the time it takes to gain operational clearance certificates for all new aircraft designs and modifications. However, fear not, we have spent that time very productively. On the aviation front, we have been familiarising the crew with every aspect of the new aircraft layout and training the new members of our team. We have also been adding the finishing touches to the newly updated hangar facilities. The clinical training room is already in constant use, the crew can be found in and around there most days conducting sophisticated simulations using our hi-tech mannequin. The operations planning room has been fitted with all the necessary facilities for the safe and efficient planning of day and night missions. Part of this has been the installation of a weather station at the side of the hangar that automatically feeds the operations room with key information such as wind speed, visibility and the height of the cloud base. Accurate data is essential for the safe conduct of flying but becomes even more critical when we are conducting night operations. The system we have installed will also link to other systems, giving an excellent picture of the weather situation across the region. Our new crewmembers have been incredibly busy. They have all completed formal training as HEMS technical crewmembers, enabling them to play a full and active part in assisting the pilot with the safe and effective operation of the aircraft. The new paramedics have also gone ‘back to school’ and started their MSc in Pre-Hospital Critical Care/Retrieval and Transfer, which is sponsored by the Charity. So, as you can imagine, there’s not many idle moments for them all! For the rest of the Charity, life has been equally ‘challenging’ as we have drawn these major projects together. Keeping everyone up to speed with where we are and, of course, supporting all those who generously fundraise on our behalf remains a top priority. I have to applaud all those in the ‘back room’ whose tireless efforts enable us to turn your donations into real patient benefit in the most effective way possible. Last but not least, I would like to add my own thanks to Gareth Williams who retired from his role as our Lottery Manager last month. The Charity owes him an enormous debt for the leadership and drive he brought to our lottery over the years, making it one of the most successful in the country. He is succeeded by Caroline Guy, who has been Gareth’s deputy for a number of years. I know she will help to build on Gareth’s great legacy. Bill Sivewright Chief Executive Officer Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Published by: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Landacre House, Castle Road, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1823 669604 Email: info@dsairambulance.org.uk www.dsairambulance.org.uk Registered Charity Number: 1078685 Editor: Tracy Bartram Assistant Editor: Lara Battersby Designer: Anthony Collins Production Editor: Claire Manuel Front cover: Farhad Islam (a.k.a. Izzy) © 2017. The entire contents of this publication are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means: electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA). The reproduction of advertisements in this publication does not in any way imply endorsement by DSAA of products or services referred to therein. BAMBOO HOUSE PUBLISHING For advertising queries, please contact Bamboo House Publishing Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1225 331023 www.bamboohouse.co.uk Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance @dsairambulance 3 03 Foreword.indd 3 09/03/2017 08:46
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