EMS Helicopter Pilot Samantha Poirier | Behind the Wings

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EMS Helicopter Pilot | Behind the Wings
Samantha Poirier is an emergency medical pilot who has dedicated her life to saving others. After years of hard work and dedication, Samantha has become UCHealth LifeLine's first female pilot.
We take a walk around the Airbus H125 helicopter, getting an up-close look at the state-of-the-art technology and equipment that Samantha and her team rely on to complete life-saving missions. Flying an EMS helicopter requires intense focus and precision. Whether it's an accident on the highway or a remote wilderness rescue, Samantha and her team are always ready to take off and save lives.
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@mikebrady5652
@mikebrady5652 Жыл бұрын
As a retired helicopter pilot for 48 years, and 20 of those as an EMS pilot, I think you show an excellent and professional representation of your craft. Good luck.
@nightfall22
@nightfall22 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the service to you community 👍🏾👊🏾
@Skymedc
@Skymedc Жыл бұрын
I was a paramedic for 30 years, with 7 of that on A-Stars. I had the privilege of working with some amazing people, but lost 6 friends in 3 different crashes in 2 different jurisdictions. I pray that the industry continues to improve and that they adopt upgraded technology even though it's often cost prohibitive. I wish, also, that some of the companies out there would know when to say no.
@primate4
@primate4 6 ай бұрын
She’s so cool along with the entire staff! Congratulations to her on her amazing accomplishments and I wish her continued success!!!!
@101stairborne6
@101stairborne6 Жыл бұрын
This type of person SAVED my life when I was in a car accident 5 years ago. Thank you!
@zaspratd
@zaspratd Жыл бұрын
I was a recent patient/passenger on the H-125 with Samantha piloting. I had rides on the Auliutte helicopters flown by Flight For Life and the Vietnam veteran pilots with their daring skills in the late eighties. Samantha’s skill was evident from th beginning of the flight. My tenuous hold on life with a grade four tear of the spleen was not ever subjected to any forces on that flight. Samantha is the queen of smooth. Thanks, Sam!
@Wings_Museum
@Wings_Museum Жыл бұрын
"Saving them on a bad day, usually the worst day of their life, and you can be there to help them is why I do it." - Samantha Poirier
@dancarter482
@dancarter482 Жыл бұрын
WHO'S slicing onions??
@raymartinez482
@raymartinez482 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. Miss Poierier. 10:03
@jediknightjairinaiki560
@jediknightjairinaiki560 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Such a humble woman. Thank you Samantha and your crew for everything you do to help others.
@jediknightjairinaiki560
@jediknightjairinaiki560 Жыл бұрын
@Alana Lowe No hate here but it's ironic, you had to jam yourself on the internet to make your comment. 😉
@jediknightjairinaiki560
@jediknightjairinaiki560 Жыл бұрын
@Alana Lowe By mentioning "hate" I was making clear to you, I was merely making a comment, not yelling or hating on you. Additionally, she didn't put herself on camera the director, producer, maybe her boss or head of the hospital put her on camera. What is she going to say, "No"?
@tp8030
@tp8030 Жыл бұрын
Been life flighted. I was in vehicle accident that left me paralyzed. I'm glad that helicopter was there. Thank you
@sergeantmasson3669
@sergeantmasson3669 Жыл бұрын
To say that I've been there and done that is putting it mild. 10 years US Army Special Forces medevac veteran that did two tours in Vietnam. Twice combat decorated. Purple Heart and a Silver Star. What Samantha does is amazing.
@Kristina-jf4hd
@Kristina-jf4hd Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service!
@GerryTheProdigy
@GerryTheProdigy 8 ай бұрын
I wish I could do this! I was in EMS for 8-9 years, was an EMT for one year with a crappy transport company that burnt me out and ended up quitting EMS because of it. I’m 30 and married now and I’ve been helping out my father with his painting company and I just feel so unfulfilled! Seeing this makes me wish I could’ve known about this younger and have made a career out of this.
@CyanSkies
@CyanSkies 10 ай бұрын
She's awesome! My dream was to be an EMS pilot. Got my private (fixed-wing) instead still dream of flying helicopters. She's living the life and helping people as well. Godspeed Samantha!
@afpwebworks
@afpwebworks Жыл бұрын
I am retired now with less than perfect eyesight, so it's not an option for me now, but i have often thought that if you were going to have a career in aviation, being a helicopter pilot would have a LOT of attraction - for one reason, you aren't running back and forth every day on the same flights you made multiple times last week. and the week before. And of all the helo careers, an EMS helo pilot would have to the top of the list. Congratulations to Samantha for bashing down all the barriers (real or imagined) to her becoming an EMS pilot and thanks for showing us what her day is like.
@georgesmith7988
@georgesmith7988 Жыл бұрын
I am so happy to be on the same planet as this wonderful person. Samantha is awesome.
@cyberwasp461
@cyberwasp461 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Samantha Poirier, for your dedication.
@ralphbove
@ralphbove Жыл бұрын
Spent 31 years in the industry. Nice interview. She represents the industry and her craft very well.
@randyporter3491
@randyporter3491 Жыл бұрын
While getting certified as a trauma medic, I had the honor of flying and training with an air-medical crew. Let me tell you, they are the best of the best typically. I'm a pilot also and am humbled by the conditions these crews operate under. I can't even imagine what CoastGuard flight crews deal with daily.
@skyepilotte11
@skyepilotte11 Жыл бұрын
Amazing story Samantha...the passion of saving lives...
@richardfrances7679
@richardfrances7679 Жыл бұрын
What a great role model...the technology in that helicopter is incredible...and what a noble mission...
@iansimms2307
@iansimms2307 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Samantha ! Exactly 32 years ago, I was Air lifted to UNMH in Albuquerque, NM. I was 4 days from being old enough to solo a fixed wing Cessna. Thanks for all you do!
@MackieJackCreations
@MackieJackCreations Жыл бұрын
Rockin’ it over the Rockies. Right on Samantha, and thank you for what you do. Fly safe.
@holgerruntschke1441
@holgerruntschke1441 Жыл бұрын
After flying different types of helicopters, I can no longer imagine flying another helicopter than H135 or H145. The machines fly like a dream and have the best space available.
@sweetbloodsmusic8279
@sweetbloodsmusic8279 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do Samantha. Thanks to your crew as well.
@jerryparnell1064
@jerryparnell1064 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Samantha for your service. You are incredible.
@ohbogey
@ohbogey Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Amazing dedication to a very intricate job! She really loves her machine! I especially enjoyed the walk-around of her awesome heli❤& Happy International Women's Day too!
@DDD-us6uu
@DDD-us6uu Жыл бұрын
Beautiful person inside and out, thank you and your team for your service.
@vandavis000
@vandavis000 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for being so knowlegable and having the skills to help save lives. ❤ your an angel with literal wings samantha😊
@benhj
@benhj Жыл бұрын
Absolute hero! Nice one.
@interestingyeupy
@interestingyeupy Жыл бұрын
Samantha, you are awesome! Thank you! You are an inspiration.
@gregmgm06
@gregmgm06 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I have so much respect for what Samantha and the crew do.
@davidthibodeau4874
@davidthibodeau4874 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on being a great Human being to helping others. Each day everychance you can get Amazing.
@shedrick6846
@shedrick6846 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Samantha for what you do and who you are!!!!
@randypennel3731
@randypennel3731 Жыл бұрын
Congrats Samantha and Thank You For doing what you do from a retired ground Paramedic, Your Amazing.
@Giggidygiggidy12
@Giggidygiggidy12 Жыл бұрын
Would be helpful of you did a video on her path from when she decided to become a pilot and how she did it, paid for it, how long each step took her etc...
@fo727
@fo727 Жыл бұрын
What a great story! I love your pace and enthusiasm! Love the fact that flight nurse Trent Robinson is still at it! You ought to interview him!
@gordonpaige2338
@gordonpaige2338 Жыл бұрын
Samantha, I remember meeting you at the FBO at FNL Great to see that you’ve come so far. Congratulations and great video.
@bruceaux174
@bruceaux174 Жыл бұрын
I have so much admiration for EMS helicopter crews. They risk their lives in the worst conditions to save others.
@cdalton3169
@cdalton3169 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful smile. Love her attitude!
@tomg7522
@tomg7522 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. You rock Samantha! The folks in your coverage area are oh so lucky to have you. "Saving them on a bad day, usually the worst day of their life, and you can be there to help them is why I do it." - Samantha Poirier. Plagerized from Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 😁
@randypennel3731
@randypennel3731 Жыл бұрын
Samantha Thanks For Always having the backs of the ground medics, Also you are one heck of a Pilot Thank You
@DaleDirt
@DaleDirt 3 ай бұрын
Excellent ... Thank you Samantha for who you are and what you do .
@sharipuckett6923
@sharipuckett6923 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do. ❤
@OldmanGamerYT
@OldmanGamerYT Жыл бұрын
That was so cool! Thanks for sharing!
@fdcap9835
@fdcap9835 11 ай бұрын
Awesome Interview! What an inspiration! (I love Wings over the Rockies Museum! I visit whenever I’m in the Denver area)
@barrywinslow9798
@barrywinslow9798 11 ай бұрын
Excellent vid.....thanks for all you do. God Bless
@keithwright8829
@keithwright8829 Жыл бұрын
Samantha....Beautiful. Thanks for what you do. Very cool!
@BT-s4321
@BT-s4321 Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring woman. Wonderful to watch. Well done
@MikeKobb
@MikeKobb Жыл бұрын
This was such an enjoyable video. Great story, terrific person, awesome aircraft.
@kalebbarbee6269
@kalebbarbee6269 Ай бұрын
I love this. I finally discovered a career I could see myself enjoying without any doubts, and being able to see the details of what that entails, it really lights a spark for my motivation and inspiration to get there one day. Thank you for this. :)
@arickroon4170
@arickroon4170 Жыл бұрын
Love this!!!
@user-uv3uq2gp1l
@user-uv3uq2gp1l 11 ай бұрын
Awesome story!
@gingertom2009
@gingertom2009 Жыл бұрын
My dream job - and so envious AND happy for you!
@trob0914
@trob0914 Жыл бұрын
Having been a “fixed-wing/ rotor” flight medic, my admiration of her skill is very high. I’m surprised that she seems to have done her flight training on her own and not through the military! My hat’s off to her for her accomplishments and dedication!!
@cwr8618
@cwr8618 Жыл бұрын
yea no joke. Building hrs in rotors is so expensive. Curious how she paid the bill
@ticenits1926
@ticenits1926 Жыл бұрын
@@cwr8618 rich parents
@cwr8618
@cwr8618 Жыл бұрын
@@ticenits1926 i believe it. fixed wing, i could buy that she paid it off in cfi hrs or something but rotor wing is crazy. most folks either did military flying or used their gi bill, but there's some who just grind it out over a long time.
@ticenits1926
@ticenits1926 Жыл бұрын
@@cwr8618 Actually I watched a vlog journal from flightschool to turbine pilot and the person sold some business they ran for a few hundred K and took a year off to get all of their certs and turbine time in an r66. I think it cost them about 150k to become employable and 'skip the line' of CFI's.
@cwr8618
@cwr8618 Жыл бұрын
@@ticenits1926 so friggen expensive. ridiculous. and i don't think think most helo pilots make that much money
@davidrobins4025
@davidrobins4025 Жыл бұрын
Great story. Thanks
@JAleksandr
@JAleksandr Жыл бұрын
Been following her on IG for a very long time. June 4th of ‘99 I was Flight for Life’d to Colorado Springs with ruptured spleen and collapsed lung. I barely made it as it was-without FFL I def wouldn’t have-love these crews!
@sky4helo
@sky4helo Жыл бұрын
You're a good stick Sam! And a heck of a role model! Keep the needles in the green!👍👍👍
@davidfrisk4978
@davidfrisk4978 Жыл бұрын
I might just injure myself again (accident - EC145 @ Travis County STARFlight) to have a beautiful pilot like Samantha.. ;). Outside of the obvious, patients in need either don't care or are able to understand whoever the pilot is, and often where they exactly are.. The pilot who flew me to BAMC from downtown Austin.. Ended up being my rotary flight instructor after I got mobile again prior to him moving outside of the country. One thing I learned was just how darn good an EMS / SAR (etc) pilots are... These people onboard are the real definition of "Angels"... THANK YOU!!!
@moseskelly2886
@moseskelly2886 Жыл бұрын
There's a ton of absolutely incredible medivac helicopters!!😎 I've seen amd heard of a whole lot. It's awesome how everyone has lots of things in common and things that make that helicopter unique. The Airbus H-125 is an amazing helicopter. 💯
@Charles53412
@Charles53412 Жыл бұрын
My niece was a respiratory nurse on board Mercy Flight Helios out of Great Falls MT. All respect for the Flight EMS crews ! Was that a Garmin Flight Deck ?
@bradlavassaur8265
@bradlavassaur8265 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.
@wglgee1347
@wglgee1347 Жыл бұрын
Love what u do I’m looking into this as I am a pilot but fw also been a mechanic for 35+ years, u are awesome!!!
@Tonetwisters
@Tonetwisters Жыл бұрын
Thatta girl! God bless you!!
@topofthegreen
@topofthegreen Жыл бұрын
That is an inspiring story.
@MongoSmashMode7
@MongoSmashMode7 Жыл бұрын
She is really cool! I love the why, and how she came to do this. It will make her want to be better at her work.
@dallasyap3064
@dallasyap3064 Жыл бұрын
Great video, informational and entertaining. Always have respect for MEDEVAC crew.
@ryozaburosawaki5953
@ryozaburosawaki5953 Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Who flies knows the feeling.
@tonyrowland9216
@tonyrowland9216 Жыл бұрын
military for 6 yrs then straight to EMS FLIGHT. 20 yrs. loved every sec.
@mikegerdeman362
@mikegerdeman362 Жыл бұрын
Very cool…….Congratulations Samantha!
@rockd8946
@rockd8946 Жыл бұрын
Out standing.
@jeffvandenberg8422
@jeffvandenberg8422 Жыл бұрын
Very neat. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Be safe and stay healthy. Cheers from Sarnia Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
@briandockery7426
@briandockery7426 Жыл бұрын
Love the way she is and awesome job
@aircampilot8025
@aircampilot8025 Жыл бұрын
awesome pilot awesome human being
@user-ej7si4ke3v
@user-ej7si4ke3v Жыл бұрын
Great pilot
@rongrose3746
@rongrose3746 Жыл бұрын
Go young lady GO !!!
@SemperVestibulum
@SemperVestibulum 8 ай бұрын
Oh hey, I saw Sam in there! Neat.
@shaukatjaved7602
@shaukatjaved7602 10 ай бұрын
Helping others and saving lives is the best job in the world.
@aprianto1985
@aprianto1985 10 ай бұрын
amazing
@louiswilliams4657
@louiswilliams4657 Жыл бұрын
So cool !
@philwhipple4557
@philwhipple4557 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Sam
@StephenGates-xy9ei
@StephenGates-xy9ei Жыл бұрын
I love the EMS
@chrissknutson
@chrissknutson Жыл бұрын
Great job
@eddy2561
@eddy2561 Жыл бұрын
My good friend's daughter Erin, in her mid-20's at the time, chose to become a helicopter pilot and to increase her flying hours flew a couple of years in the North Alaska territories...she has great stories from there. Erin also was a EMS pilot in Chico, CA ,but has moved onto other assignments.
@georgeacenas2349
@georgeacenas2349 8 ай бұрын
Very professional. I'm a nurse, strong work.
@derekwilliams6267
@derekwilliams6267 10 ай бұрын
I want to be a helicopter pilot, and watching this video motivated me even more to do it. I definitely thought it was interesting how she mentioned she didn’t go to college to become a pilot. Good to know it is a valid option to go to a private flight school, but going to college for it is my plan currently. Definitely an expensive route, but seemingly the most straight forward way to get all the necessary certifications
@geddon436
@geddon436 9 ай бұрын
I wanted to be helicopter pilot as well, but, after seeing cost and my chronic health issues, I changed it.
@wavybebes6979
@wavybebes6979 9 ай бұрын
I’m in my last year of highschool and want to be an helicopter pilot(really considering in the USGC) and struggling on which route to take.
@reopat14
@reopat14 11 ай бұрын
Thank You for your Service. I love strong women.
@coover65
@coover65 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a wonderful insight. Very different to our ambulance helicopters here in Australia. Ours have winch capabilities, and the ambulance service I work for has a fleet of AW139s serving most of the state. Some localities are beyond the range of ambulance rescue choppers.
@mr_beezlebub3985
@mr_beezlebub3985 Жыл бұрын
Are there fixed wing aircraft that do medical transport in Australia? I imagine they'd be quite useful for getting people the help they need when medical facilities are much further away.
@coover65
@coover65 Жыл бұрын
@@mr_beezlebub3985 Three ambulance services here had their own fixed wing aircraft, but I believe only Victoria still has their own fleet. In Queensland (2.5 x larger than Texas), the Flying Doctor has the contract (RFDS). Many parts of the state are beyond the range of our AW139 helicopters, so patients in the outback get flown out by RFDS. Most grazing properties in the outback have their own airstrips, making access easier. I spent 18 months as working at a small-town ambulance station and we'd have most of our patients flown out by RFDS. The local "hospital" was basically a clinic, not capable of treating serious patients-no CT, MRI etc. Being a city slicker, I never got bored of the RFDS pilot radioing me to drive up and down the airstrip with siren on to scare away kangaroos and emus from the runway and immediate surrounds just prior to their touchdown.
@dallasyap3064
@dallasyap3064 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps this Loveland medical service helicopters don't have hoist/winch, but there are other areas that have helicopters that have them.
@coover65
@coover65 Жыл бұрын
@@dallasyap3064 Are all rescue/ambulance helicopters privately run in the US?
@dallasyap3064
@dallasyap3064 Жыл бұрын
@@coover65 I don't live in the US, but I do know that there are some privately run rescue helicopters in the US.
@Rickmakes
@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын
Coolest job ever!
@nightfall22
@nightfall22 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant ❤
@gouravmisra2317
@gouravmisra2317 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@megtaylor8499
@megtaylor8499 9 ай бұрын
You rock!
@airplaneramp
@airplaneramp Жыл бұрын
That's cool!
@user-bg5jw9hc8v
@user-bg5jw9hc8v 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful stay safe good going Girl
@taraskompaniyets1039
@taraskompaniyets1039 6 ай бұрын
I would love to do this kind of job!! I wish I felt passion for helicopters when I was younger! Good luck, girl!!
@frankbaublit
@frankbaublit Жыл бұрын
Awesome ❤❤❤❤❤😮
@davidmann4533
@davidmann4533 Жыл бұрын
What a fabulous woman
@johnnunez17
@johnnunez17 Жыл бұрын
Very cool 👍😎
@CNI2063
@CNI2063 Жыл бұрын
My mind was opened by the reality of what looked like an oil truck fueling the H125. The design looks more refined and sleek than the Bell UH-1 from the 1950s.
@fitch8363
@fitch8363 Жыл бұрын
Well done, Samantha.
@mikestone9129
@mikestone9129 Жыл бұрын
It's always great to see women PIC in any type aircraft. Especially helos, congrats.
@celticmanhax5584
@celticmanhax5584 Жыл бұрын
Another great FRENCH copter ! ❤🧡💚💙💜🤎🖤👍
@juanruiz1260
@juanruiz1260 Жыл бұрын
Awesome we live in a culture that doesn’t want to recognize how special and capable woman really are and this is very refreshing.
@randyworrell5702
@randyworrell5702 Жыл бұрын
This is so cool would love to learn how to fly like this EMS Pilot
@garycody1929
@garycody1929 Жыл бұрын
So good. If I need an emergency pick up she is the pilot I want
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