Training for tomorrow: Air Evac visit expands learning for EMS students
Published on Sep 29, 2025
Air Evac Lifeteam 89 from Georgetown, Ohio, recently visited Maysville Community and
Technical College to offer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students first-hand experience
with air medical transport.
Students began the demonstration with a tour of the aircraft, with crew members explaining the medical layout of the helicopter. They noted the positioning of the seats for the medic, nurse, and patient in the tight space.
Additionally, students learned how to operate the flight controls and safety features of the aircraft. Some of the controls pointed out were a roll switch, pump switch, fuel shutoff switch, and rotor handle. Each of the controls is critical in emergencies where the helicopter may need to be shut down.
Throughout the hands-on experience, students gained valuable insight into the similarities and differences between air and ground EMS settings, exposing them to specialized equipment and reinforcing the program’s focus on hands-on training.
“Having AirEvac come and show us their capabilities and limitations allows us to know
what help we have at our disposal in the field,” said Nate Meade, a student in the
EMS program.
Donald Fryman, the program coordinator, remarked on the significance of the Air Evac Lifeteam demonstration.
"Demonstrations like this give our EMS students the opportunity to grow in their learning and engage in collaboration with local emergency personnel,” he said. “Having that relationship between the student and the personnel is good as it gets them familiar with the people whom they may be working with in the future. Our partnerships with these entities are critical in providing hands-on experience for our future medical professionals."
