Life-Guard

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you!

04/28/2026

Do you have a caped crusader in your life? Well, today is National Superhero Day, and a great time to honor those individuals who have a positive impact on our lives.
Clockwise from upper left:
I'm Here for You;
#1 Firehouse;
Peace Through Rotary Service;
Guardians of Life;
The Care Team;
Kindergarten Days AP;
A Noble Profession;
The Team.
P Buckley Moss Artist

04/26/2026

On World Pilots’ Day, we celebrate the pilots of Carilion Clinic Life-Guard—true professionals who guide every mission with precision and safety at the forefront. Our crews depend on you, and our patients benefit because of you. Proud to fly alongside all of you.

04/14/2026

This week, we recognize the true first first-responders—our telecommunicators.

During National Telecommunicators Week, Carilion Clinic Life-Guard honors the voices behind the scenes who bring calm to chaos, guide critical moments, and ensure help is always on the way. Though often unseen, their impact is felt in every life touched and every mission launched.

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering presence when it matters most. You are the steady voice in the storm—the unsung heroes we rely on every day

04/08/2026

Congrats to our flight nurse, Abby Emmons, who passed her panel with our medical director and earned her wings today! Pictured below with preceptor, Adam Berger, and Dr. Inman. 

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Amber White, one of our flight nurses, who successfully completed her panel with our medical director and earned her wings today! Pictured below with her preceptor Adam Berger and Dr. Inman. 

04/01/2026

At Life-Guard, we’re always looking for small ways to support our crews during long shifts.

Sometimes it’s the big things… and sometimes it’s just making sure everyone gets a hot meal when they can.

We’ve heard the feedback, and let’s just say the crews in the back have been getting a little creative lately. Fresh pizza at altitude might not be standard issue… but morale seems to be trending in the right direction.

We’re proud of the work our teams do every day—and grateful for the way they take care of each other, no matter what the shift brings.

Happy April Fools’ Day from Life-Guard!

03/30/2026

Today we celebrate National Doctors’ Day and recognize the dedication, leadership, and expertise of Dr Inman, our Medical Director at Carilion Clinic Life-Guard.

Dr. Inman's guidance shapes the care we provide every day, both in the air and on the ground. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, your support of our crews, and your unwavering focus on patient care when it matters most.

We are proud to work alongside you and grateful for the impact you make on our team and the lives we serve.

03/21/2026

Interested in exploring a career as a flight nurse or flight medic? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about a dynamic and highly rewarding field.

03/20/2026

Trailblazer. Pioneering force. Mentor. Leader.

These are just a few of the words people have used to describe Judy Cauley.

Judy was part of the very first cohort of Life-Guard 10 paramedics flying in the Bell 206 in 1981, and later in the Bell 222 when nurses joined the pilot‑paramedic model in 1984.

She helped define what critical care transport would become, and her influence continues to echo through every generation that followed.

While we are deeply saddened by her passing, we honor her legacy by celebrating a life marked by courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication to others.

Rest in peace, Judy.
We’ll take it from here.

View Judith Beatrice Cauley's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/06/2026

Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2026

March 2-8, 2026

Today we celebrate all the amazing women in our company that keep the wheels turning!