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The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter service is launched at Ballina.
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The helicopter service moves to Lismore.
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As a trial, the helicopter service sets up its base at the Lismore airport.
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The service purchases its first twin engine Dauphin AS365C helicopter to expand operational responsiveness and capability.
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Second Dauphin AS365C purchased and put into service.
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The service replaces one of its Dauphin AS365C helicopters with a new Dauphin AS365N, which has greater speed, range and, load capabilities.
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Second Dauphin AS365N bought to complete 10-year capital re-investment program.
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Ambulance Service NSW commences trial to station paramedics at the helicopter base during the daylight hours.
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The helicopter base begins its first doctor under emergency medicine residency.
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Night vision goggle technology introduced to service, increasing service capability in primary response and search response.