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Life-Guard All three Life-Guard aircraft are dual engine, IFR capable and NVG equipped to maximize safety and capability.

Founded in 1981 as the first air medical service in Virginia, Carilion Clinic Life-Guard operates three Airbus EC-135 air medical helicopters covering over 15,000 square miles, and responding to requests throughout Virginia and the bordering states. Founded in 1981 as the first air medical service in Virginia, Carilion Clinic Life-Guard operates three Airbus EC-135 air medical helicopters covering

over 15,000 square miles, and responding to requests throughout Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. Carilion Clinic Life-Guard is a CAMTS accredited provider, and a partner of Med-Trans Corporation (owner / operator of aviation services).

We're hiring! Join our award winning team at Carilion Clinic Life-Guard. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and th...
08/04/2025

We're hiring! Join our award winning team at Carilion Clinic Life-Guard. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the very best in our industry! Did we mention that we have three brand new H135s on the way? And a new specialty care ambulance as well, for our Neo-Peds team.

08/03/2025

Attention All Units — From Carilion Clinic Life-Guard Flight Ops

We ask that you pause for a moment as we broadcast these final tones in honor of Flight Nurse Miranda Landrum, on the completion of her last shift.

Miranda began her journey with Life-Guard 11 in 2010. When Life-Guard 12 opened its hangar doors in 2012, she embraced the opportunity to serve her home community—a community she has faithfully cared for ever since. Over the past 15 years, Miranda has worn many hats: Flight Nurse, Lieutenant, Clinical Team Leader, Manager, and Mentor. She completed the inaugural CCPT Leadership Academy and earned her BSN, all while delivering exceptional critical care with compassion and integrity.

Through the darkest days of the pandemic, she remained a steady and supportive presence. In better times, she gave generously of herself—whether volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, staffing health clinics for the underserved in Buena Vista, or lending a hand at Life-Guard’s 5K Rotor-Runs, EMS Week Celebrations, Kids Days, and safety drop-offs.

Miranda has always been a champion for safety, presenting her initiatives on both regional and national stages. But above all, she has been a source of strength, guidance, and friendship to her team.

Today, we honor not just a skilled clinician, but a remarkable human being. Miranda, your impact is woven into the fabric of this program, and your legacy will fly with every mission that follows.
With gratitude and respect, we sound these final tones for Flight Nurse Miranda Landrum.

End of service. Life-Guard Flight Ops clear.

We are fortunate to have access to spare aircraft when our primary aircraft are undergoing maintenance. Pictured below i...
07/29/2025

We are fortunate to have access to spare aircraft when our primary aircraft are undergoing maintenance. Pictured below is one of these spare aircraft that has helped keep us in service, not only for our primary missions, but also for our important training initiatives. Thank you, Fieldale Volunteer Fire Department, for participating in our most recent HEAT class!

Life-Guard 10 was able to find some good weather yesterday in between storms for a scene flight in New Castle! We always...
07/19/2025

Life-Guard 10 was able to find some good weather yesterday in between storms for a scene flight in New Castle! We always appreciate when bystanders and first responders send us pictures.

07/16/2025

Announcing our 2025 EMS Week Ride-Along drawing winners! We are so thankful for all of the first responders and everything they do for our communities!

Thank you, Brad Kuch with Stat Medevac and Hans Bretscher with Aerolite, for hosting us in Pittsburgh to see the new H13...
07/09/2025

Thank you, Brad Kuch with Stat Medevac and Hans Bretscher with Aerolite, for hosting us in Pittsburgh to see the new H135s with the Aerolite interior! We are looking forward to receiving ours later this year and will greatly benefit from our time spent with you today.

This past Tuesday morning, the crew at Life-Guard 12 spotted something unusual on the horizon during their flight...Any ...
07/09/2025

This past Tuesday morning, the crew at Life-Guard 12 spotted something unusual on the horizon during their flight...

Any guesses what it could be? 🧐

Drop your wildest (or most logical!) theories in the comments — we’re curious to see what you think!

Happy International Paramedics Day!Today, Life-Guard proudly honors the dedication, courage, and compassion of paramedic...
07/08/2025

Happy International Paramedics Day!

Today, Life-Guard proudly honors the dedication, courage, and compassion of paramedics across the globe — and especially our own incredible medics.

From the streets to the skies, paramedics are there in life’s most critical moments, providing expert care and unwavering support. Your strength, skill, and commitment to saving lives inspire us every day.

Thank you for all you do — today and always.

06/28/2025

Life-Guard 11 landing at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical yesterday evening!

06/21/2025

Congrats Botetourt Fire & EMS on receiving the Carilion Clinic Life-Guard Horizon Award yesterday! Botetourt Fire & EMS was presented the award for their clinical excellence and creative approach to significant logistical challenges for a STEMI patient who required life-saving clinical interventions and extrication from a mountain top. Congrats to all! Thank you for your service!

Nominations for this award are recognized throughout the calendar year for hospital, EMS, or public safety providers working with a Life-Guard flight crew to transport a patient presenting unique challenges and requiring specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities while maintaining the overall safe operations of the mission. The “Horizon” award nominees are constantly seeking new ways to broaden their horizons. Characteristics of the Horizon Award nominees include:

High Quality
Optimistic
Resourceful
Innovative
Zealous
Objective
Never Quits

Each nominee receives a limited-edition “Horizon” award nominee pin. At the end of each calendar year, all nominees are reviewed, and one is selected as the official “Horizon” award winner. Part of the award includes a brief flight in the local area for all involved in the recognized call.

Congrats Botetourt Fire & EMS on receiving the Carilion Clinic Life-Guard Horizon Award yesterday! Botetourt Fire & EMS ...
06/21/2025

Congrats Botetourt Fire & EMS on receiving the Carilion Clinic Life-Guard Horizon Award yesterday! Botetourt Fire & EMS was presented the award for their clinical excellence and creative approach to significant logistical challenges for a STEMI patient who required life-saving clinical interventions and extrication from a mountain top. Congrats to all! Thank you for your service!

Nominations for this award are recognized throughout the calendar year for hospital, EMS, or public safety providers working with a Life-Guard flight crew to transport a patient presenting unique challenges and requiring specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities while maintaining the overall safe operations of the mission. The “Horizon” award nominees are constantly seeking new ways to broaden their horizons. Characteristics of the Horizon Award nominees include:

High Quality
Optimistic
Resourceful
Innovative
Zealous
Objective
Never Quits

Each nominee receives a limited-edition “Horizon” award nominee pin. At the end of each calendar year, all nominees are reviewed, and one is selected as the official “Horizon” award winner. Part of the award includes a brief flight in the local area for all involved in the recognized call.

Thank you, Dr. Will Taber, Flight Resident, for all of the knowledge you have shared with us over the past year! We are ...
06/19/2025

Thank you, Dr. Will Taber, Flight Resident, for all of the knowledge you have shared with us over the past year! We are thankful for the time we’ve had with you and wish you well on the next part of your journey! Blue skies and tailwinds!

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Roanoke, VA
540-981-8731

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