05/20/2026
Cal-Ore Life Flight REMS Team, with Cal-Ore/REACH 19, participated in the annual Coos Forest Coos Bay Unit EMS & REMS Awareness Training. This multi-agency training brought together the following fire and response agencies: North Bend Fire, Coos Bay Fire, Myrtle Point Fire, USCG, Bandon Fire, USFS, Western Lane Fire, North Douglas Fire, DFPA, CFPA, and the AMR REMS Team.
The training focused on strengthening interagency coordination and enhancing operational readiness for complex rescue scenarios. Instruction and hands-on exercises included over-the-bank rescue techniques, patient packaging and extraction, 8-line medical communication training, helicopter awareness and landing zone (LZ) operations, and an overview of hoisting capabilities. These evolutions provided participants with practical, scenario-based experience designed to improve safety, efficiency, and effectiveness during real-world missions.
Approximately 80 personnel from the participating departments attended the training, reflecting strong regional collaboration and commitment to preparedness. This event also served as an important component of readiness planning in advance of the upcoming wildland fire season, ensuring agencies are well-prepared to support wildland fire deployment and extended operations as needed.