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    SA Fire and Rescue adds Two New Birds

    Dec 16, 2021 6 minutes

    Babcock Australasia has signed a contract with the South Australian Government extending the agreement between the two until October 2022. Babcock currently provides emergency medical service (EMS) search and rescue (SAR) and law enforcement services to and on behalf of the South Australian Government.

    The new contract extension will also see an increase in capability, with the addition of another Bell 412 to operate alongside the two other examples currently in service. The additional 412 will replace a EC130 in the new year.

    Babcock has supported the South Australian Government rotary wing EMS and SAR operations across the state for fifteen years.

    Babcock Australasia’s Managing Director – Aviation and Critical Services, Darren Moncrieff, said, “Based at Adelaide Airport, Babcock operate the aircraft for the South Australian Police (SAPOL) and the South Australian Ambulance Service (SAAS).

    “We have worked together with these government agencies since 2005, maintaining and operating the helicopter fleet to support safe flying missions, along with safety in the community.

    “Babcock personnel have established a strong working relationship with

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