Emergency and crisis in Penticton, British Columbia
Helicopter External Transport System (HETS)
Offered by Penticton and District Search and Rescue
In short
Hets is a type of helicopter rescue where a one or more rescuers and subjects are slung on a line attached to a helicopter.
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Medical care, Safety from harm, A way to get there
- Where
- 251 Dawson Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3N4
- How to reach
- Contact through Penticton and District Search and Rescue: (250) 492-6005 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Hets is a type of helicopter rescue where a one or more rescuers and subjects are slung on a line attached to a helicopter. Pensar has found that this technique to be very effective allowing rescuers into areas where tall trees prevent the helicopter from landing or allowing sar members to hover exit which is critical when rescuing subjects in high, glaciated and mountainous terrain. This technique speeds up access, delivers first aid, and transports subjects to definitive medical treatment faster pensars hets program has been in operation for over a decade with countless rescues to its credit. To be agile and effective we utilize the services of 2 local helicopter operators which gives us 24-7 availabilit
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 492-6005, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 492-6005
- Website
- https://www.pensar.ca/ourservices
Listed in Penticton, British Columbia.
251 Dawson Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3N4
251 Dawson Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3N4Penticton, British Columbia
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