Duke Life Flight

Ride-a-long program

Ride Along Request form

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Weight can not exceed 200 lbs (90kg) to fly. We also offer ride-a-long shifts with our ground units.
• Ride-a-long candidates are nurses, EMT-B, I, or P, police, fire, doctors, PA’s, PT/OT, and students of those disciplines.

What you can expect:

• When you arrive at our office you’ll be introduced to one of the duty crews.
• You’ll be involved in the shift brief with the pilot and nurses that compose the duty crew.
• Following shift brief you’ll be given a tour of the aircraft and helicopter safety instruction.

What’s expected of you

• Be on time for your shift. If you’re unable to attend the shift brief you’re unable to fly.

FAQ’s

• Our ride along days are Thursday and Saturday only.

• Shifts are from 0700-1500, you may stay longer at the discretion of the duty crew.

• Simply, when our aircraft leaves the ground there is a maximum amount it can weigh by law. With fuel, medical equipment, patient and crew considered, it was determined that the maximum weight for a ride along was 200lbs.

• You will be the only person riding with us that day.

• We have one aircraft available for you to ride with. Our second aircraft is based out of Smithfield, NC for the duration of it's service time.

• No. Due to high demand I ask you only schedule a day if you’re very certain you can make it.

• The crew you are scheduled with will be expecting you. If you’re unable to make it you should email me or call 800-362-5433 and inform the crew.

• Generally each aircraft flies 1-2 missions per 12 hour shift, depending on call volume this could be more or less. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee you will go on a flight, though we make every effort to see you do. It’s advised you bring materials to entertain yourself with.

• Wear the uniform appropriate for your normal area of work, i.e. scrubs or EMS uniform . Wear shoes or boots, no clogs. You will be provided with a helmet.

• Absolutely, we’re happy to answer any questions you have and want to help you maximize your experience with us.

• Our office is located on the zero (basement) level of Duke Hospital, room 0652.  To access the zero level use the patient elevators behind the main lobby elevators, walk straight down the hall on the zero level to the end, take a left then a quick right.  The door is locked, please use the call button to request entry.