Established 2003, RAC WA its first rescue helicopter based in Jandakot, Perth. A second helicopter was launched in 2016 based in Bunbury. Managed by the Department of Fire and Emergencies Services (DFES), WA. Operated by CHC Australia
News about RAC Rescue |
Western Australia New Ambulances to Arrive in 2023
01-Jun-22 - Leonardo confirmed order of 3 new AW139 helicopters for the Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (EHRS) for delivery in early 2023 and to be operated by CHC Australia #WesternAustralia
Royal Perth Hospital New Heliport
31-May-22 - Western Australia Royal Perth Hospital new 788m2 heliport opened after a $10M invest. It can take two helicopters at any time #Perth
New CHC AW139 for Western Australia DFES
25-May-22 - The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Western Australia signed 12-year contract with CHC for 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter services. Three new AW139 will replace current Bell 412 by end 2023 #DFES
CHC’ Bell 412 SAR Crew Recognized in Australia
19-Oct-17 - Bell 412 ‘Rescue 651’ crew from Western Australia’s Rescue Helicopter Service, operated by CHC, recognised with Commendation Award for their mission with vessel ‘Fatal Attraction’ on November 6, 2016
RAC Rescue Completes 5000th Mission
20-Oct-16 - CHC Australia’s Bell 412 helicopters completed their 5,000th mission in 13 years with the DFES’s RAC Rescue service| More News ... |  |
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Models RAC Rescue List of helicopters |
| C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |
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| 36100 | 412ep | 1994 | VH-EPK : RAC Rescue, by 2015; Jun17 noted at Bunbury |  XC-JCU  N412HH  VH-EPK VH-EPK | |
| 36312 | 412ep | 2002 | VH-EWA : RAC Rescue op by CHC, noted 2010, pictured  : pictured (pic2) | VH-EWA VH-EWA | |
| 36274 | 412ep | 2001 | VH-VAA : RAC Rescue (DFES WA) /Rescue 653 op by CHC;
reached 10,000 flight hours w+ | VH-VAA VH-VAA |
