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Air Methods Relocates Black Hills Life Flight Base to Rapid City

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Monday, October 14, 2019
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RAPID CITY, S.D., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Life Flight, a division of Air Methods , announced it has relocated its rotor wing aircraft to its base in Rapid City, South Dakota to serve the surrounding communities.

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  • RAPID CITY, S.D., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Life Flight, a division of Air Methods , announced it has relocated its rotor wing aircraft to its base in Rapid City, South Dakota to serve the surrounding communities.
  • The decision to relocate assets to Rapid City comes after an extensive review of the local area and its needs, and how Black Hill Life Flight can more efficiently provide that service.
  • With this move, Black Hills Life Flight will operate a rotor wing and fixed wing aircraft in Rapid City staffed with a critical care RN and paramedic and pilot on each transport.
  • Black Hills Life Flight, along with all air medical services, provides essential and lifesaving services throughout the country.