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Fire, medical, search and rescue helicopter services

We are fully equipped to provide a wide range of air rescue and other emergency services. We provide medivac, Search and Rescue assistance, and fire control. 

Our skilled pilots operate firefighting equipment, including up to 1100 litre monsoon buckets with foam units. We fight large scale fires on rural or Department of Conservation land. 

Other emergency services

As the only approved Search and Rescue and medivac operator based in Fiordland, we are always ready for a callout – 24/7.

Our highly experienced and skilled pilots have access to a range of specialist equipment for use in emergency situations.

This includes:

  • Locator beacon tracking
  • Winch operations
  • Night vision technology 
  • Offshore operations 
A huge shout-out to the entire crew. The mahi you do every day to keep people safe in some of New Zealand's remote and demanding environments is truly remarkable and deeply appreciated.

The family

8 AUGUST IBK Winch Rescue Photo Credit...
Fire Fighting Credit Simon Cleary
11 NOVEMBER Marine SAR Training Photo Credit Matt Deaker
Other commercial services
Commercial and marine

We operate a wide range of commercial and marine charters throughout Fiordland, Southland and the southern coast of the South Island.
Film locations and photography work

We have more than 25 years’ experience working with the film industry and we specialise in mountain flying, lifting, aerial filming, and transporting crew and gear.