The Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service – Rockhampton

The Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service (CHRS) provides rapid deployment of medical or rescue teams to major accidents, incidents or search and rescue operations. It also acts as an airborne intensive care unit to transfer critically ill or injured patients to a hospital where they can get the treatment they need. Whether in the bush, at sea or on a remote road or mine site the rescue helicopter can land and board injured or lost patients.

The Service was incorporated in December 1995 and started operations on 26 January 1996. The Service is free to all people within Central Queensland at any time.


The Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service flys recently delivered Sikorsky S-76A helicopter VH-JRD (pictured above) which is owned and operated by Jayrow Helicopters in Victoria. This helicopter is an American built twin engine Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) machine, which has an overall aircraft size (rotors turning) of 13.46m, seating up to five passengers, and accommodating a maximum of two stretchers. As shown below, the helicopter has a maximum range (without refuel) of up to 300nm, with a normal cruising speed of up to 130kts.


Website: http://www.chrs.org.au/index.htm