Air Station Detroit Press Releases

06-10-2008 USCG RESCUES SIX FROM INDIANA FLOODING

2008-06-10T16:31:46Z

Air Station Detroit
U.S. Coast Guard

Media Release

Date: June 10, 2008

Contact: Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office
(216) 902-6020

COAST GUARD RESCUES SIX FROM INDIANA CAMPGROUND
Air Station Detroit assisting with flood relief operations

DETROIT - U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit helicopters are assisting with flood relief operations in Indiana.

An Air Station HH-65 Dolphin crew rescued six people, Sunday, from a camping area approximately 40 miles southwest of Indianapolis.

Five adults, two infants and one toddler were stranded at a camping area because rising waters cut them off from any means of departure. They contacted emergency teams, via cell phone, who dispatched the Coast Guard helicopter.

The helicopter crew located the campers and deployed a rescue swimmer to assist with the hoist of the campers. The swimmer organized the group, explained the evolution, and custom-made hearing protection for the seven- and eight-month-old babies.

Three adults and three children, two which were in safety seats, were hoisted and transported to a safe area. The remaining two adults were transported out of the park using all-terrain vehicles.

"This is a great example of how the federal agencies coordinate efforts under the national response framework," said Jerome A. Popiel, Incident Management Branch Chief for the Ninth Coast Guard District.

Photos of the rescue can be found at:

http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=298866

http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=298860

http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=298854

http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=298857

For more information or media inquiries, contact the Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (216) 902-6020.

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COAST GUARD HELICOPTERS TO CONDUCT ICE RESCUE TRAINING

2007-02-01T20:36:05Z

Air Station Detroit
U.S. Coast Guard

Press Release

Date: February 1st 2007

Contact: LT Ryan Lampe
(586) 307-2747

COAST GUARD HELICOPTERS TO CONDUCT ICE RESCUE TRAINING

SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-

Helicopters from Coast Guard Air Station Detroit will be conducting Ice Rescue Training near the DNR boat launch located near the main gate of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and 20 Mile Road the morning of Friday, February 2^nd.

Air Station Detroit is one of only a handful of Coast Guard helicopter units nationwide to regularly perform ice rescues, and local aircrews are taking advantage of the thickening ice on Lake St. Claire to hone their skills. The training will consist of scenarios including rescuing simulated survivors from a variety of conditions using Rescue Swimmers, hoisting operations, and possibly landing on the ice.

The last two winters have been unusually warm which has meant little or no ice to train on, so for some newly arrived crews this will be their first time practicing on solid ice and they welcome the opportunity.

Training will begin at 0930. Anyone interested in observing and/or filming these activities is encouraged to contact LT Ryan Lampe for further information at 586-307-2747.

AIR STATION DETROIT RESCUES MAN FALLEN FROM GRAIN ELEVATOR (Jan. 11, 2007)

2007-01-11T17:28:12Z

Air Station Detroit
U.S. Coast Guard

Press Release

Date: Jan. 11, 2007

Contact: Lt. Kevin Barklage
(586) 307-6702

AIR STATION DETROIT RESCUES MAN FALLEN FROM GRAIN ELEVATOR

Monroe, Mich. - A Coast Guard HH-65C helicopter from Air Station Detroit medically evacuated a man, who reportedly fell from a grain elevator, in Monroe, Mich. at 9 a.m.

The helicopter, piloted by Lt. Mike Calderone and Lt. Sarah Wyne arrived on scene to evaluate the situation and communicate with emergency medical services personnel that were treating the individual. The flight mechanic, Petty Officer Travis Burlew lowered the rescue swimmer to the 250-foot rooftop to further evaluate the man.

With ground EMS unable to extract him, Petty Officer Derrick Ansley prepared him for helicopter transport.

The helicopter successfully hoisted the man via rescue litter and transported him to Toledo Hospital.

He is currently undergoing further treatment.

Video footage is available upon request.

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