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Priority 1 Air Rescue Provides Shanghai Police Aviation Force Helicopter SAR Training

May 12, 2009

Priority 1 Air Rescue, out of Mesa, Arizona recently completed a two week advanced helicopter training program providing Eurocopter and the Shanghai Aviation Police Force with Advanced Helicopter Rescue Hoist Training, Search and Rescue (SAR) Fundamentals and Planning, and "Goodrich Factory-Approved" Hoist Maintenance Training.

The Shanghai Police Aviation Unit under the Shanghai Public Security Bureau recently took delivery of the Eurocopter EC-155 Helicopter to accomplish operational missions to include security, surveillance, and inland/offshore SAR missions.

The combination of the EC-155's speed, flight performance, versatility and large cabin space makes the aircraft an excellent platform for both inland and maritime SAR Operations.

Priority 1 Air Rescue President Mr. Brad Matheson states "Priority 1 Air Rescue is privileged to have been selected and given the opportunity to train the Shanghai Police Aviation Force and further their SAR capabilities.

"The Shanghai Police Force pilots and aircrew are exceptionally dedicated to their mission and committed to saving lives and we are honoured to have trained them for this endeavor."

Priority 1 Air Rescue provided the complete "turn-key" mission package needed to get Shanghai Police SAR operational - this included FAA approved Advanced Mission Hoist Rescue SAR training, SAR mission equipment, EC-155 SAR aircraft configuration, Goodrich Factory Approved Rescue Hoist Maintenance Inspection Training, Training and SAR Operational Manuals, Maritime SAR Planning, Pilot External Load, and On-line Virtual Web Training.