The East Fork Fire Protection District has partnered with Rural Medevac Alliance, Inc., operating as Battle Born Medevac, to launch East Fork Air 12, a new medical helicopter program designed to enhance emergency services throughout Douglas County and neighboring communities.

The helicopter will operate 24/7 out of East Fork Fire Station 12 at 3620 N. Sunridge Drive in Carson City.

The base location allows for streamlined coordination between ground and air crews, helping to ensure faster response to critical incidents.

Air 12 officially went live Tuesday at 10 a.m., according to a social media post from East Fork Fire, which described the launch as “the start of another new chapter” and said they are “beyond excited to add another critical resource to rural Nevada.”

Initially, the hel

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