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Boston MedFlight history
Boston MedFlight company history timeline
1985 June 26th, Boston MedFlight transports its first patient, a 14 year old boy injured in an explosion.
1985- June 26 Boston MedFlight transports its first patient
Boston MedFlight was formed as a non profit air transport service by a consortium of hospitals in 1985.
1991 Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) capability is added to enhance aviation safety.
1992- Second aircraft added to fleet and stationed at Plymouth, Massachusetts airport to expand service to southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape and the Islands.
1995 A Dauphin helicopter is purchased to replace one BK 117 to improve specialty mission capabilities.
1995- North aircraft moved from South Boston to Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford.
1998- Ground critical care transport service developed in partnership with Armstrong Ambulance
1999- Fixed wing service developed in partnership with Eastern Air Charter
2002 Boston MedFlight expands availability by increasing the second rotor-wing aircraft to 24 hours of operation.
2003- Independent licensure for ground critical care transport obtained and third helicopter added to fleet
2004- Second ground critical care transport vehicle added to Plymouth Base to work in conjunction with the helicopter
2005 Boston MedFlight celebrates 20 years of service.
2006- Night vision goggle (NVG) capability in all helicopters
2008- State of the art medical simulation center begins at Bedford Base
2009 S76 C++ purchased to replace the Dauphin and Boston MedFlight transports 40,000th patient
2010 Above & Beyond - Boston MedFlight celebrates 25 years of excellence in critical care transport and safety.
2011 Boston MedFlight establishes a third base of operation at Lawrence Municipal Airport.
2013 Boston MedFlight purchases EC145 aircraft to replace a BK117.
2015 Boston MedFlight begins using private GPS instrument approach procedures to land at consortium hospital helipads during inclement weather and their 60,000th patient is transported.
2016 Boston MedFlight’s bid to purchase the Hangar 12A site on the civilian side of Hanscom Field is accepted by MassPort.
2017 Boston MedFlight completes the certification process to begin operating as an independent air carrier under Part 135 of the federal aviation regulations.
2018 Boston MedFlight purchases the first of multiple Airbus H145 aircraft and opens an additional base of operations at Mansfield Airport.
2020 Boston MedFlight celebrates 35 years of critical care transport service
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Flight Central | 1992 | $3.9M | 8 | 10 |
| Cataldo Ambulance Service | 1977 | $49.9M | 800 | 29 |
| Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority | 1981 | $5.0M | 50 | - |
| verihealth | 2001 | $2.8M | 50 | - |
| NORCAL Ambulance | 2005 | $19.0M | 277 | 31 |
| Plymouth Ambulance | 1963 | $2.4M | 22 | - |
| National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | 1970 | $50.0M | 20 | - |
| Harris County Emergency Corps | 1927 | $50.0M | 35 | - |
| Lifeguard Ambulance Service | 1990 | $6.7M | 375 | - |
| Mutual Aid EMS | 1968 | $50.0M | 88 | 1 |
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