By Melissa Dufault In December 2024, flight nurse Melissa Dufault gave the speech below at 100 Neighbors Who Care of Penobscot Valley’s quarterly meeting. She offered her perspective about working as a flight nurse and what being a part of LifeFlight means to her. After her presentation, 100 Neighbors Who Care selected LifeFlight as their […]
Safety is a core value at LifeFlight, and has been since the very beginning. Safety on the ground, and safety in the air. Safety for patients and safety for operations. Every department, every team, and every member of the organization share responsibility for safety. This disciplined focus is rehearsed and affirmed regularly through briefings, meetings, notices, and […]
When caring for patients hundreds of feet in the air, LifeFlight clinicians must be ready for obstacles to come their way. If a patient experiences a sudden cardiac arrest, loss of consciousness, or a rapid decrease in his or her condition, flight nurses and paramedics need to be ready to act quickly and make on-the-spot […]
by Lauren Lamberson It was the dedication and professionalism of the LifeFlight crew members that caught his attention while working with Capital Ambulance service and enticed him to apply. Now LifeFlight of Maine’s Chief Clinical Officer, Chuck Hogan has demonstrated that same commitment to the organization for the past 13 years. Chuck has an extensive […]
by Lauren Lamberson Growing up in Maine, Jillian Sheltra saw the impact LifeFlight has on people across the state. When she had the opportunity to become a flight paramedic, she knew it was a job she had to take. Jillian grew up in Biddeford and attended Bates College in Lewiston where in 2019 she earned […]
This story appeared in the Spring 2024 issue of Dispatches. “Helicopters defy the laws of physics.” Carlos Marrero was attempting to explain in layman’s terms what it takes to keep a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter safely in the air. “There are so many moving parts and vibrations in a helicopter. They need to be maintained often.” Carlos […]
