Welcome!
Welcome to the Minnesota Air Medical Council website!
Here you will find helpful information about our mission, valuable safety information, Member organizations, and the air medical industry.
The MNAMC is organized and dedicated to discussion, research, support, and collaboration on issues and topics of mutual interest in air medical transport with an emphasis on operational safety, quality clinical care, and other areas of interest.
MNAMC Members; Life Link III, Mayo Clinic Medical Transport, and Sanford AirMed; are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). CAMTS is a peer-review organization dedicated to improving patient care and transport safety by providing a dynamic accreditation process through the development of standards, education and services that support our vision.
MNAMC Member; North Memorial Air Care is accredited by the National Accreditation Alliance Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA). NAAMTA is a new accreditation standard bearer for the medical transport industry, offering procedures that include guidelines for developing a quality management system focusing on transport safety, patient care, and continuous improvement.
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June 13, 2019
Minnesota Air Medical Council leadership update
Secretary: Shimon Cohen - North AirCare
January 18, 2018
New Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer elected for the Minnesota Air Medical Council for the term: 2018-2020.
Secretary/Treasurer: Keith Trepanier - Mayo Clinic Medical Transport.
May 18, 2017
New Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer Named for Minnesota Air Medical Council: 2016-2018
Secretary: Joe Hennessy - Life Link III
January 18, 2017
AAMS Drone Safety PSA
May 22, 2015
Valley MedFlight joins the Minnesota Air Medical Council
January 21, 2014
New Chair and Secretary/Treasurer for MN Air Medical Council 2014 to 2016
Secretary/Treasurer: Kerry Berg - Sanford AirMed
September 21, 2012
Helipad Information
In this section, you'll find materials on the structure, dimensions, and requirements for helipads.
For additional assistance, please contact MNDOT Aeronautics or your nearest flight program.
Videos Added
Also on the left side of the page, a new 4-part video titled "The Dangers Of Helicopter Shopping" is made available and suitable for all audiences.
Winter Helipad Care
June 25, 2012
Safety Training: Are You Current?
Each Member flight program is happy to assist you and your organization in providing training for your organization. Training is designed for anyone who has the responsibility to set up and secure a landing zone (LZ) or ensure that a helipad is secure.
MNAMC Member programs recommend initial training for newly hired personnel, as well as annual recurrent training.
Contact your nearest flight program for additional details and see the NEMSPA Helipad Safety Video link on this page.
Planning a construction project?
Summer is construction season - We can use your help!
If your health care facility has a helipad and is planning construction projects, be sure to inform your nearest flight program.
Loose construction materials and other obstructions (like cranes) can be a hazard. All MNAMC Member programs report known hazards to each other so that our flight crews can conduct a safe flight.
At times, we may need to divert to an alternate landing zone. Planning in advance is essential to prevent delays in transport.
Contact your nearest flight program for additional assistance.