CapRescue

CapRescue is a rescue helicopter service based in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. It is run by the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service. The service gives aeromedical care and search and rescue help to people in the Capricorn region of Central Queensland. It was formerly known as RACQ CapRescue.

Services

CapRescue flies a rescue helicopter to people who are sick or injured and need urgent care or transport. Its crews also carry out search and rescue work. The site says patients receive this care at no cost to them.

Because it is a community service, the work depends on donations, sponsors and fundraising. The site has pages for donating, supporting the service and joining events.

Coverage area

The service covers the Capricorn region in Central Queensland. Rockhampton is the home of the service. People in remote country areas, on roads and on the coast can need help from a rescue helicopter when an ambulance would take too long.

Aircraft

The site has an Our Helicopters page. The pages read for this listing do not name the helicopter type, so no aircraft details are given here. Please see the official site for the current aircraft.

Who it is for

CapRescue is for the people of Central Queensland who need an emergency medical helicopter or a rescue. It is not a private air ambulance for hire.

Facts

• Type: community rescue helicopter service with aeromedical and search and rescue missions
• Operator named on the site: Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service
• Base: Rockhampton, Queensland
• Previous name: RACQ CapRescue
• Cost to patients: none, according to the site