"Helicopter Emergency Medical Service"

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9 December 2025

Rescue personnel transfer severely injured passengers from a ''distressed aircraft'' to an AW139 rescue helicopter during the 2025 Aircraft Emergency Rescue Comprehensive Practical Exercise at Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on December 9, 2025.

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9 December 2025

Rescue personnel transfer severely injured passengers from a ''distressed aircraft'' to an AW139 rescue helicopter during the 2025 Aircraft Emergency Rescue Comprehensive Practical Exercise at Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on December 9, 2025.

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#13075848

9 December 2025

Rescue personnel transfer severely injured passengers from a ''distressed aircraft'' to an AW139 rescue helicopter during the 2025 Aircraft Emergency Rescue Comprehensive Practical Exercise at Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on December 9, 2025.

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#13033753

28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's operations and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service) at the rooftop helipad of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades.

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#13033754

28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's operations and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service) at the rooftop helipad of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades.

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#13033756

28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's operations and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service) at the rooftop helipad of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades.

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28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's operations and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service) at the rooftop helipad of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The center is the largest and most active trauma facility in northern Gyeonggi and works closely with the 119 emergency services. Director Cho wears an aviation suit jacket and backpack instead of a traditional doctor's gown and hand-carried bag, as regular gowns can be caught in helicopter rotor blades.

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#13033749

28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's role and operations at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center is a specialized facility providing 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it can cover all of South Korea, and he hopes to achieve that vision.

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#13033750

28 November 2025

Cho Hang-joo, director of the Regional Trauma Center, briefs foreign journalists on the center's role and operations at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center is a specialized facility providing 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it can cover all of South Korea, and he hopes to achieve that vision.

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#13033755

28 November 2025

The Regional Trauma Center at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is surrounded by residential apartments on November 27, 2025. The Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center is the largest and most active trauma facility in the region, working closely with the 119 emergency services and helicopter EMS (Emergency Medical Service). The center provides 24-hour rapid surgery and treatment for severe trauma patients, such as those injured in traffic accidents or falls, whereas general emergency rooms treat a wider range of patients, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Director Cho Hang-joo notes that if the hospital is centrally located in the country, it could cover all of South Korea, but he also highlights the challenge of frequent complaints from nearby residents due to noise generated by emergency helicopter operations.

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#13033781

28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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#13033784

28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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#13033785

28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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#13033786

28 November 2025

An EC-225 multi-purpose heavy firefighting helicopter manufactured by Airbus in France is displayed to foreign media during a water rescue demonstration at the Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Unit in Byeollae, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on November 27, 2025. National Fire Agency spokesperson Baek Sung-du says South Korea's 119 emergency service is free of charge and offers English support, with three-way calling and real-time interpretation for other languages to ensure response within about 30 seconds.

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