PHI Air Medical Shenandoah Valley - AirCare 5

06/12/2026

Beautiful weather and a Highland County scene! We always appreciate the call from our friends in “Virginia’s Sweet Spot!”

📸 Abby W., HCEMS

06/11/2026

We had a blast at Shift Day with several local departments simulating a full 24-hour shift for their new recruits. Thanks for the call, we’ll see you on the real one!

06/10/2026

Thanks for the invite, Augusta County Fire-Rescue! We enjoyed getting to meet your recruits! Trainings like these make our activations and responses streamlined, and get our patients where they need to be efficiently.

Interested in an LZ Course and/or Critical Care Topic? Reach out to us to schedule!

06/03/2026

We wanted to share a huge a thank you to our partners with the Shenandoah Valley Airport, Grottoes Rescue Squad, Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company, and Augusta County Fire-Rescue for helping send our incredible Base Manager, Jim, off one last time as he retires today! We are so lucky to be surrounded by such great neighbors!

06/03/2026

Dear Friends,

After 21 unforgettable years as a flight nurse at AirCare 5, I’m retiring today. It’s hard to put into words what this journey has meant to me. To my coworkers and teammates: thank you for being my second family. This profession demands skill, courage, and heart—but it is the teams we build and the lives we touch that make it truly meaningful. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the very best; and I am endlessly grateful for every lesson, every challenge, and every moment shared. We’ve shared challenges, victories, long nights, and moments that tested and strengthened us all. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to stand beside. To everyone I’ve met along the way; patients, partners, and colleagues thank you for allowing me to be part of your stories. You’ve taught me resilience, compassion, and the true meaning of service. I leave this career incredibly grateful and humbled. I will miss the work, but most of all, I’ll miss the people. Take care of each other and keep doing the amazing work that makes such a difference every day.

Sincerely,

Jim

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Jim, Congratulations on a stunning career as a flight nurse. We have been so lucky to have your steady leadership over the last 21 years. You have helped shape AirCare 5 into a beacon of hope for the Shenandoah Valley—we all thank you for your courage and expertise. May your retirement be as incredible as your career with PHI Air Medical. We promise to keep the mission going 🚁

05/25/2026

Happy Aviation Maintenance Technician Day to our favorite mechanic, Paul! Did you know that each base in the PHI system has its own mechanic? We think ours is the best around 😉

We are so lucky to have such a talented and thorough team member keeping our aircraft fit to fly 24/7/365. Thank you, Paul!!

05/22/2026

We had so much fun meeting so many of our EMS colleagues this ! We work with some of the best in the state! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tables!

A special shoutout to our friends at the Shenandoah County Dept of Fire and Rescue for coordinating a medevac from our fly-in to Rockingham! An excellent use of resources!

05/21/2026

We hope to see you out at the Augusta Health helipad this morning at 10:00AM! We’ve got snacks, swag and fun for all of our friends!

EMS Week is right around the corner! Join us next Thursday, May 21st at the Augusta Health Helipad for treats and tours! You can also enter to win a ride in AirCare 5 (not as a patient)!

We'll be set up from 10:00AM-12:00PM (1000-1200) with snacks, drinks and swag for those who stop by or pass through! AirCare 5 & the crew will also be flying in to join in the celebration (weather permitting)!

Throughout the entire week, starting on Monday, our raffle will be set up in the ED for a chance to win a ride in AirCare 5! See the QR code posted in the EMS room for details.

And, send us your favorite AirCare 5 pictures so we can highlight just how many incredible EMS teams we work with each and every day!

05/18/2026

Come out and see us at RMH!! We’ve got snacks and swag! AirCare 5 is on the ground to join the party!