LifeFlight of Maine is asking for assistance from EMS departments and first responders to help keep personnel, patients, and vehicles safe during helicopter operations. LifeFlight teams have recently reported several near-miss incidents involving vehicles and our helicopters. LifeFlight helicopters require a landing zone that is approximately 100 feet by 100 feet. No emergency personnel, vehicles, […]
LifeFlight of Maine is raising awareness about consumer drone safety and the hazards this technology poses to manned aircraft, and in particular air ambulance services. LifeFlight urges drone operators flying those new drones they got during the holiday season to know the rules and exercise caution and common sense as they enter the world of […]
Bangor, Maine – Ted Freeman joined the LifeFlight of Maine team this week as Chief Pilot, a critical leadership role in LifeFlight’s aviation program. Ted has nearly two decades of experience in aviation. As Chief Pilot, Ted is responsible for ensuring that all LifeFlight Aviation Services (LFAS) flight operations comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, as well […]
BAR HARBOR, Maine – A new, permanent helipad in downtown Bar Harbor will officially open for medevac operations on Friday, October 3. It will significantly enhance swift access to advanced care for critically ill and injured patients in Bar Harbor and surrounding areas by allowing LifeFlight of Maine helicopters to land close to the Mount […]
This story was updated March 19, 2025. Bangor, Maine – LifeFlight of Maine is honored to be this year’s recipient of Vertical Aviation International’s (VAI) “Salute to Excellence Safety Award,” which they announced in a press release. The award recognizes LifeFlight’s “exceptional contributions to enhancing safety and safety awareness in vertical aviation operations.” “Facing the […]
Amid an uptick in laser strikes nationwide, LifeFlight of Maine is raising awareness about the dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft. Recently, a LifeFlight of Maine crew was about two-thousand feet in the air and flying back to their base in Sanford, when a laser was pointed directly at their helicopter. The incident occurred at […]
Lewiston, Maine – The Lewiston mass casualty event of Oct. 25, 2023, underscored the critical need for maintaining an adequate blood supply. On that evening, Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) relied not only on its own supplies, but the resources of the American Red Cross and other community partners, as well. Simply put, blood donations save […]
Click here to download the press release. LifeFlight of Maine has launched a significant new initiative to bolster its relationships with hospitals, first responders, emergency medical services (EMS), 911 centers, and other stakeholders that rely on LifeFlight to deliver critical care quickly and reliably for patients facing a life-threatening medical emergency. “At LifeFlight of Maine, […]
LifeFlight of Maine statement in response to the horrifying tragedy in Lewiston We are heartbroken by the tragedy that unfolded last night in Lewiston. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and friends, the Lewiston community, and the people of Maine. Lewiston has been a home to LifeFlight since we began 25 […]
Read Joe Kellner’s bio and our press release. As we celebrate 25 years of LifeFlight Maine, we are pleased to announce that Joe Kellner will take on the role of chief executive officer for LifeFlight of Maine. Tom Judge, founder and executive director, has decided to step back from his current role beginning October 1, 2023. Joe […]
