Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited T/A Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Procurement of Aircraft Hangar Maintenance Equipment

Procurement of Aircraft Hangar Maintenance Equipment

We are seeking your generous support to help us procure a Viper Walk-Behind Scrubber/Dryer for our Lismore base. This essential equipment will significantly enhance our hangar maintenance operations, ensuring a clean and clutter-free environment. A clutter-free hangar means fast and efficient access to aircraft, crucial for safe and swift mobilisation of emergency response teams. The ...

GOAL

$8,646

Australia > NSW > Regional
29/08/2024 > 30/08/2025

Target Population

  • General population
Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited T/A Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited T/A Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Operating since 1975, we are an Australian charity with the mission to always be there for the community delivering the highest standard of aeromedical and rescue services to those in need. We are tasked by NSW Ambulance in response to emergency Triple Zero (000) calls. We are on call 24/7 to reach those in need when time is critical or if they cannot be accessed by ground-based emergency services.

We perform three main mission types being ‘Pre-Hospital Emergency Response’ to 000 calls; ‘Inter hospital Transfers’ to airlift critical patients requiring specialist treatment in an alternate hospital, and ‘Search and Rescue’ over both land and water in conjunction with national and state agencies. We are a key provider of pre-hospital care and retrieval services across a 152,000 square kilometre operations area from the Hawkesbury River just north of Sydney up to the Queensland border and west as far as Dubbo and Bourke. We serve a population of 1.5 million, flying around 1,500 aeromedical missions a year from three bases at Lake Macquarie, Lismore, and Tamworth.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission and operate as a Public Benevolent Institution endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) with our NSW Charitable Fundraising Authority (CFN) number 11992.

Project Summary

We are seeking your generous support to help us procure a Viper Walk-Behind Scrubber/Dryer for our Lismore base. This essential equipment will significantly enhance our hangar maintenance operations, ensuring a clean and clutter-free environment.

A clutter-free hangar means fast and efficient access to aircraft, crucial for safe and swift mobilisation of emergency response teams. The Viper Walk-Behind Scrubber/Dryer is user-friendly and maintains a pristine hangar, aligning with our commitment to workplace safety and efficient emergency responses. Additionally, the Viper Walk-Behind Scrubber/Dryer is efficient in water and detergent usage, providing cost savings and reducing environmental impacts.

By ensuring unimpeded access to aircraft, we can provide timely aeromedical attention to those in need. Your support will help us achieve this vital goal.

Project Outcomes

The Viper AS510B is an easy-to-use, medium-sized walk-behind scrubber/dryer, ideally suited for scrubbing and drying mid-sized and heavy traffic areas. Its integrated solution and recovery tank increases capacity, enhancing efficiency.

Easy to Operate: The built-in charger, reduced pushing force, and ergonomic start/stop switch provide better handling and ease of use for operators.

Efficiency Improvement: The Viper AS510B reduces the time required to maintain the hangar for daily and emergency operations, tracked through operational logs and response times.

Safety Enhancement: In emergency situations, quick movement and access are imperative. Clutter and debris pose significant safety hazards. A clean environment reduces the risk of accidents, ensuring a safer workspace for both personnel and aircraft. We will monitor incident reports closely to measure the impact.

Sustainability Goals: As a registered charity, sustainable practices are crucial for cost savings. The Viper AS510B achieves optimal cleaning with less water and detergent, leading to measurable reductions in usage and associated costs, verified through utility bills.

Budget Breakdown

TOTAL BUDGET: $8,646
FUNDING
Funding source Amount
Funding gap (unconfirmed) $8,646
EXPENSES
Expense item Amount
Viper AS516OT $8,646

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